It's going to be a strange feeling the first time we see Jon Walters in the claret and blue of Burnley, as he has been one of the ever-presents as Stoke solidified their Premier League status over the past decade.
Walters leaves the club having bagged 62 goals in 269 appearances and he became a hero of the fans along the way for his honesty of effort in the shirt.
Thankfully he will be staying in the Premier League, and Burnley were willing to offer him more long-term security than Stoke, so it's a move that benefits him and one which no Potters fan would begrudge him after all he has given to the club.
Big Jon took to Twitter on Saturday to say goodbyes... And to offer Burnley fans a sign of what is to come:
Owners, team and fans thank you for everything! A class act @stokecity ...It's been emotional...
— Jonathan walters (@JonWalters19) July 8, 2017
Now the real sexy football show rolls into @BurnleyOfficial!! @robert_huth
— Jonathan walters (@JonWalters19) July 8, 2017
The responses to that tweet speak volumes about Jon Waters as a pro.
Peter Crouch opted the for the teary-eyed emoji as he is losing someone he has spent a lot of time playing alongside.
Super Jon ? you will be missed https://t.co/XJSeJYaKTL
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) July 8, 2017
A true professional & example for all of us!! Best of lucks Super @JonWalters19 ???? https://t.co/mnlOAEMD7P
— Marc Muniesa (@muniesa92) July 7, 2017
Good luck in this new chapter of your career, @JonWalters19. It's been a real pleasure to share a dressing room with you. https://t.co/1kEIzgbskO
— Bojan Krkic (@BoKrkic) July 7, 2017
Gutted to see @JonWalters19 leave. Gonna be a huge loss to the club and also the dressing room.
— Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam) July 7, 2017
A true legend. You will surely be missed ! @JonWalters19 #SuperJonnyWalters https://t.co/ymrzWruS71
— Ramadan Sobhi (@RamadanSobhi) July 8, 2017
Super @JonWalters19 good luck in your new adventure Irish machine????@stokecity pic.twitter.com/pn11s7LIJE
— Xherdan Shaqiri (@XS_11official) July 8, 2017
@JonWalters19 all the best Sir Jon, no doubt you'll run through brick walls there too...and score goals ⚽️
— Steve Sidwell (@sjsidwell) July 8, 2017
what a man, guna be truly missed on and off the pitch! ?? https://t.co/wbZSzBqEV7
— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) July 7, 2017
How about that picture choice from Xherdan Shaqiri though? Adorable.
In typical fashion, Shay Given was only interested in taking the piss..
Some arms them super @JonWalters19 that top is Tiiiggghhhttt ????? pic.twitter.com/Rz9hOgkiD2
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) July 7, 2017
It's clear that he made a big impact during his time in Stoke, and it's fantastic to see the reaction of his fellow professionals now that it's time to move on.
We wish him all the best at Burnley.
