Sergio Busquets to Retire from Football After Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Season
- One of the finest midfield maestros of modern football is set to call time on a career that spanned over 15 years
- News of Sergio Busquets’ retirement has triggered an outpouring of emotional tributes from fans worldwide
- Sergio Busquets has played 828 matches across all competitions during his trophy-laden club football career
Sergio Busquets, one of the greatest midfield generals of his generation, is preparing to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career at the end of Inter Miami’s 2025 Major League Soccer campaign.
The 37-year-old Spaniard, who followed close friend Lionel Messi to Florida in 2023, is expected to officially confirm his retirement once his contract with Inter Miami runs out later this year.
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Sergio Busquets set to retire from football
According to journalist Nacho García of COPE, the World Cup winner has already decided that the current season will be his last as a professional footballer.
Busquets hinted last summer that his career was nearing its final chapter, admitting he was “much closer to ending than continuing.”
While no formal statement has been released yet, sources suggest confirmation is imminent, as the Barcelona legend gets ready to hang up his boots after playing more than 820 club games, according to Transfermarkt stats.
Busquets’ exit will mark the end of an era for Inter Miami, where he, Messi, and Jordi Alba formed the heart of the club’s Barcelona-influenced project.
Losing such a seasoned figure will leave a significant gap in Tata Martino’s squad. However, Messi’s anticipated contract extension is expected to provide stability as the franchise continues its MLS push.
A product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, Busquets broke into the first team under Pep Guardiola in 2008.
Over 15 years, he made 722 appearances, the third-highest in the club’s history, while mastering the art of controlling games with intelligence and composure.
With Barcelona, he won 32 major honours, including nine La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies.
On the international stage, Busquets earned 143 caps for Spain, helping them conquer the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012.
Though his playing days are winding down, Busquets’ future may remain tied to Barcelona. Reports in Spain indicate he could return to the club in a coaching or ambassadorial role, keeping him connected to the institution where he became a legend.
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Fans react to Busquets' reported retirement
Meanwhile, news of Sergio Busquets’ impending retirement has sparked a wave of reactions across social media.
From tributes to nostalgic memories, check out some of the comments stated below.
@UgoDante said:
“This truly feels like the end of an era. Sergio Busquets was never the loudest or flashiest player on the pitch, but he was the one pulling all the strings.''
@BiTriu reacted:
''He was the brain of Barcelona and Spain’s golden generation, and football may never see another midfielder with his calmness and intelligence.”
@MatewPo also commented:
“From coming through La Masia to winning it all with Barcelona, and then finishing his career in Miami alongside Messi, what a remarkable journey, Busquets.''
Busquets spotted with Messi at Super Bowl
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Sergio Busquets joined his close friend Lionel Messi to watch the Super Bowl in the United States about seven months ago.
The outing grabbed attention as fans admired how the former Barcelona teammates continued to share memorable moments off the pitch while building their new lives at Inter Miami.
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