On Tuesday, Barcelona icon Jordi Alba introduced that he will likely be retiring from skilled soccer on the finish of the MLS season. On the age of 36, he has the choice to name time on his profession – equally to Sergio Busquets, who revealed a few weeks in the past that he’s additionally calling it quits.
Alba, who made 110 appearances for Valencia and 459 within the colors of Barcelona, has taken to Instagram to announce his retirement, as per MD.
“The time has come to shut a transcendental stage in my life: I’ve made the choice to place an finish to my skilled profession on the finish of this season. I do it with absolute conviction, fullness and happiness. I’ve travelled this path with all the keenness potential and now it’s time to shut a stage and open one other with the very best of illusions.
“Soccer has given me all the pieces, because of my teammates, golf equipment, technical employees. I wish to thank the golf equipment which have marked my life. To Atlético Centro Hospitalense, the place all of it started; to Cornellà, which gave me the required to develop; to Nàstic, the place I realized to dwell in knowledgeable dressing room and maturity with nice teammates; to Valencia, the membership that made my dream of constructing my debut in La Liga come true; to FC Barcelona, the membership of my life, the membership that noticed me develop up as a toddler and allowed me to succeed in the height of my profession, to dwell greater than an unforgettable decade and conquer all potential titles; to the Spanish nationwide crew, proud to put on this shirt; and at last to Inter Miami, thanks for opening your doorways to me, welcoming me with affection. Additionally thanks to the followers to your love”.
🚨Official: Jordi Alba has introduced his retirement from skilled soccer after the top of this season with Inter Miami. 😢
After Busquets final week, it’s now Jordi — who nonetheless had a contract till 2027 — deciding to step away. 🥹💔
🎥 Jordi Alba/IG pic.twitter.com/qxonulilWk
— Inter Miami Information Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) October 7, 2025
Barcelona pay tribute to Alba in wake of announcement
Within the hours after Alba introduced his impending retirement, Barcelona took to X to pay tribute to their former participant.
“A full-back like no different. Wrote his identify in Barça’s historical past. Thanks, Jordi.”
Alba nonetheless has matches remaining in his profession, with two extra for Inter Miami on the MLS common season in addition to the play-offs, which the Florida-based aspect have already certified for.