Miami – Inter Miami’s former Barcelona and Spain star, Sergio Busquets, has announced he will retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, marking the end of a career that cemented his status as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in history.
The 37-year-old made the announcement via social media, stating, “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.”
A Career Defined by Calmness and Class
Busquets was the elegant, skillful anchor of the legendary Barcelona and Spain teams, renowned for his exceptional poise, tactical intelligence, and calmness on the ball. His unique ability to read the game, intercept passes, and dictate the tempo of play made him indispensable to the tiki-taka philosophy.
His career was defined by remarkable longevity and influence at the highest level. For FC Barcelona, Busquets made over 700 official appearances, anchoring the midfield for nearly 15 years. On the international stage, he was a key figure for La Roja, earning 143 caps for the Spanish national team before retiring from international duty following the 2022 World Cup. In 2023, he headed to the United States to join former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, where he will conclude his playing days.
The Trophy Cabinet: A Legacy of Major Accolades
Busquets’ trophy cabinet is decorated with an astonishing haul of major accolades, placing him among the most successful players of his generation. With FC Barcelona, he was a key component in three UEFA Champions League triumphs (2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15) and a stunning nine La Liga titles. He also helped the Catalan giants secure multiple domestic cups, including seven Copa del Rey trophies, and dominated globally with three FIFA Club World Cup titles. For the Spanish national team, Busquets played a crucial role in one of football’s most dominant eras, lifting the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship. Even in the twilight of his career with Inter Miami, he added the 2023 Leagues Cup to his formidable list of honours.
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