'Time has come to say goodbye' - Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets announces he will retire from football at the end of the MLS season

Busquets wraps up what will be an unforgettable run: 722 appearances for FC Barcelona, nine La Liga titles, and three UEFA Champions League trophies on the club side. With the Spanish national team, the midfielder earned 143 caps and lifted the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa.

At Inter Miami, he's lifted two trophies - the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters' Shield. 

The veteran revealed that the feeling of fulfillment guided his decision to finish his career at the end of the season. 

“It’s been an incredible journey,” Busquets posted on social media. “I feel that the time has come to say goodbye to my career as a professional footballer. It’s been nearly 20 years of enjoying this incredible story I always dreamed of. These will be my final months on the pitch. I retire happy, fulfilled, and, above all, grateful. Thank you all so much - see you soon." 

With five games left in the regular season, Miami have already clinched the playoffs and are now aiming to secure a direct spot in the playoffs. They could even climb higher from their current third-place position, as they have two matches in hand and sit just five points behind Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union.

Javier Mascherano’s squad will fly to Canada tomorrow to face Toronto FC this Saturday.