Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement After MLS This Season Completed

Sergio Busquets decided to retire after MLS 2025 finished (Instagram/@5sergiob).

JAKARTA - Inter Miami CF midfielder Sergio Busquets announced he would retire at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.

The Spaniard revealed his decision by uploading a video on his Instagram account, which tells his experience after nearly 20 years of career with Barcelona, Inter Miami, and the Spanish National Team (Timnas).

"I feel it's time to say goodbye to my career as a professional footballer."

"It's been almost 20 years since I've enjoyed the amazing story I've always dreamed of. Football has given me a unique experience in beautiful places, with the best travel friends."

"Thanks to FC Barcelona, the club of my life. There, I realized my childhood dream of wearing the uniform I love in hundreds of matches."

"I celebrate many stories and go through unique moments at Camp Nou that I will never forget."

"Thanks to the Spanish national team. It is an honor to represent them many times and enjoy the achievements that will always be remembered in my heart."

"Thanks to Inter Miami for allowing me to be part of a new and growing club, where I want to have a new experience and contribute," Busquets said on Instagram.

He left football after making more than 700 appearances for FC Barcelona, where he raised various titles, such as La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey.

Busquets juga menjadi bagian dari Timnas Spanyol yang meraih treble, memenangi Euro 2008, Piala Dunia 2010, dan Euro 2012.

After a historic career at Barcelona, Busquets decided to join Inter Miami in 2023 with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.

He became part of Inter Miami's history by playing an important role in the inaugural League Cup (League Cup) 2023 win, Supporters' Shield 2024, and set the league record for the most points in a season.

"Thanks to all the colleagues, staff, and everyone who has shared so many beautiful and unforgettable moments with me."

"The best thing I bring is all of you. Thank you to the fans around the world for their love and respect."

"I hope I can reply to a small part of all that you have given me. This will be my last months on the pitch."

"I retired very happily, proud, satisfied, and most importantly, grateful. Thank you very much, see you again. All the endings are a new beginning," he said.

Busquets will retire just as his contract with the club expires. Inter Miami has qualified for the MLS playoffs, which gave the Spaniard one more chance to lift the trophy.