Marc Bartra keeps promise to loyal Borussia Dortmund fan who sat by herself amongst rival Schalke supporters
Steffi meets former Barca star and receives his match shirt after successful online appeal
MARC BARTRA finally got his wish as he met the lone Borussia Dortmund supporter who sat amongst rival Schalke fans during the Ruhr derby.
The former Barcelona star was so impressed with her dedication that he asked fans on Twitter to help him find her.
And upon finding out who it was, he vowed to give her the match shirt from the 1-1 draw.
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He uncovered the identity of the mystery female follower earlier this week and today he got to meet her.
Bartra tweeted: “Yesss!! Thanks to everybody: fans, media… all of you!
“We’ve found our brave supporter! A promise is a promise, see you soon Steffi.”
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And he lived up to that promise on Thursday as Steffi was Bartra’s VIP guest at Dortmund’s training ground.
He once again took to the social media to display his pleasure at meeting her.
The 26-year-old tweeted: “Great to meet Steffi today!!!
“It’s been a worthy quest and a real pleasure! Thanks everybody!”
In a day and age when footballers are criticised for their arrogance and flashy lifestyles, what a refreshing sight this is.
Bartra, and Steffi, will be hoping the goodwill continues this weekend when Dortmund take on old foes Bayern Munich in a mouthwatering Bundesliga clash.