In an emotional message on social media, Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets confirmed what had been rumored in recent weeks: he will retire from professional football at the end of the playoffs as the Herons chase their first MLS Cup. The 37-year-old has made 69 league appearances for the club and his contract expires in December
Getty Images SportAn unforgettable career
Busquets wraps up what will be an unforgettable run: 722 appearances for FC Barcelona, nine La Liga titles, and three UEFA Champions League trophies on the club side. With the Spanish national team, the midfielder earned 143 caps and lifted the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa.
At Inter Miami, he's lifted two trophies – the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
AdvertisementGetty Images Sport'I retire happy, fulfilled, and, above all, grateful'
The veteran revealed that the feeling of fulfillment guided his decision to finish his career at the end of the season.
“It’s been an incredible journey,” Busquets posted on social media. “I feel that the time has come to say goodbye to my career as a professional footballer. It’s been nearly 20 years of enjoying this incredible story I always dreamed of. These will be my final months on the pitch. I retire happy, fulfilled, and, above all, grateful. Thank you all so much – see you soon."
Getty Images SportHow many games Busquets has left
With five games left in the regular season, Miami have already clinched the playoffs and are now aiming to secure a direct spot in the playoffs. They could even climb higher from their current third-place position, as they have two matches in hand and sit just five points behind Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union.
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Javier Mascherano’s squad will fly to Canada tomorrow to face Toronto FC this Saturday.
