Sergio Busquets announces retirement

(Dan Tri) - Legendary Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets has officially confirmed that he will retire from professional football after finishing the 2025 MLS season with Inter Miami.

Busquets recently posted an emotional video summarizing his career at Barcelona, ​​Inter Miami and Spain. This is his official farewell to his fans to close a great chapter in football history.

Sergio Busquets' post on his personal Instagram page

“A huge thank you to everyone, and to football, for everything. Football will always be part of this beautiful story,” Busquets wrote in the caption.

Sergio Busquets, 37, is one of the most successful players of his generation, having won numerous titles with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, before moving to the US to reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in 2023.

Coming through the La Masia youth academy, he has spent most of his professional career with the Catalan club, helping them win nine La Liga titles, seven Copa del Reys and three Champions League titles.

With 15 years of association, Sergio Busquets has become one of the greatest legends of Barcelona. He played 721 matches for the club, ranking third in terms of appearances. In the Spanish team, he is also the third player with the most appearances with 143 times, contributing to the golden era with the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 championships.

With his intelligent play and excellent reading of the game, Sergio Busquets is considered one of the best defensive midfielders of all time. He not only holds the rhythm for Barcelona and the Spanish national team, but also inspires a whole generation of midfielders to come.

In the summer of 2023, Busquets arrived at Inter Miami to reunite with Lionel Messi. Here, the Spanish midfielder quickly became an indispensable factor. With the role of a silent leader, he contributed to shaping the playing style and bringing the necessary stability, helping this emerging team "transform" in the US professional league.

Sergio Busquets in Spain's colours at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar group stage (Photo: Getty).

Sergio Busquets ended his illustrious career with a different football philosophy: Greatness comes from simplicity and efficiency. His intelligent, persistent playing style, always putting the collective interest first, has become legendary.

Busquets is not only one of the best defensive midfielders of all time, but also the one who redefined the "number 5" role, leaving an indelible mark on football history.

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