Sergio Busquets Barcelona icon and Inter Miami midfielder, has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Following Inter Miami’s qualification for the Major League Soccer play-offs, the Spanish maestro is gearing up for the final games of his remarkable career.
Busquets will end a brilliant career that featured World Cup and European Championship championships, nine La Liga titles, three Champions League wins, and seven Copa del Rey winners. The 37-year-old came up through Barcelona’s renowned La Masia youth system and spent 18 years with the Catalan giants before moving to MLS in 2023, where he currently plays with former Barca icons Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez.
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The midfielder’s rise was connected with Pep Guardiola’s coaching breakthrough, as Busquets became a key component of the tiki-taka philosophy that allowed Barcelona to dominate European football.
That win carried over to international duty with Spain, where Busquets made 137 appearances.
Busquets confirmed his retirement on Instagram, saying: “I feel that the time has come to say goodbye to my professional soccer career.” I’ve been enjoying this great story for nearly two decades, something I’d always wanted to do.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone, including football, for everything. “You will always be a part of this wonderful story.”
Inter Miami said in a statement: “Since joining Inter Miami CF in 2023, Busquets has been instrumental in the club’s continued growth, contributing his vision and quality in midfield, as well as his experience and leadership, and playing a role in winning both the Supporters’ Shield and the Leagues Cup.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone, and to football, for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story.”
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