Sergio Busquets will retire after Inter Miami CF 's 2025 season, the club and player announced Thursday evening.

The iconic Spanish midfielder has played in nearly 830 professional matches since debuting with boyhood side FC Barcelona in 2008.

He joined Inter Miami in July 2023 alongside fellow Barça legends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba , kickstarting a new era in MLS.

"A heartfelt thank you to everyone, and to football, for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story," the 37-year-old wrote on social media .

Iconic career

Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, Busquets won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 European Championship with Spain. His 143 caps with La Roja are third in program history, behind goalkeeper Iker Casillas and

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