Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram video on Thursday.
“These will be my last months on the pitch. I’m retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled, and above all grateful. A heartfelt thank you to everyone and to football for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story,” Busquets said.
Renowned for his elegance, composure, and tactical intelligence, Busquets is regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time.
A Career Full of Silverware
At Barcelona, he was central to nine La Liga titles and three Champions League triumphs, forming part of the iconic midfield trio with Xavi and Andrés Iniesta.
On the international stage, Busquets earned 143 caps for Spain, playing a pivotal role in their 2010 FIFA World Cup victory and the UEFA Euro 2012 title. He retired from international duty after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In 2023, he joined Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, reuniting with his longtime teammate Lionel Messi.
As Busquets prepares to hang up his boots, tributes are expected to pour in from across the football world for a player who defined a generation with his calm presence at the heart of midfield.
