Sergio Busquets announces retirement at end of MLS season

Sergio Busquets, current Inter Miami midfielder and Barcelona legend, announced on Thursday that he will retire from professional football at the end of the ongoing MLS season. The 37-year-old revealed his decision through a heartfelt video shared on social media.

A Phenomenal Career That Began Under Pep Guardiola

Busquets broke into Barcelona’s first team in 2008 at just 20 years old, under Pep Guardiola. He quickly became the midfield conductor of a generation led by Lionel Messi, winning every possible title and leaving an indelible mark on the game.

Emotional Retirement Message

In his announcement, Busquets reflected on his journey:
"These will be my last months on the pitch. I retire very happy, proud, fulfilled and above all grateful. "He added: "It’s been almost 20 years enjoying this incredible story that I always dreamed of."

A Tribute to Barcelona

Busquets reserved special words for the club of his life: "Thanks to FC Barcelona, I fulfilled the dreams I had as a child, wore the shirt I loved in hundreds of games, celebrated many titles, and lived unique moments at the Camp Nou that I will never forget."

Joining Xavi and Iniesta in Retirement

The Spanish midfielder will now join Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta as part of the iconic midfield trio that defined the greatest era in Barcelona’s history. He will close his career in Miami, playing alongside familiar teammates Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez.

A Trophy-Laden Career

With Barcelona, Busquets lifted: 3 Champions Leagues, 9 La Liga titles,7 Copa del Rey trophies,7 Spanish Super Cups,3 Club World Cups,3 European Super Cups. With Spain, he earned 143 caps, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship.

After leaving Barcelona in 2023, Busquets joined Inter Miami, where he has already won a Leagues Cup and a Supporters’ Shield. His retirement marks the end of nearly two decades at the top of world football.