On October 8th, Pacific Time, 36-year-old Spanish legendary defender Jordi Alba announced on social media that he will retire at the end of the season. He had previously renewed his contract with Inter Miami, but will now not fulfill his contract, which runs until the end of 2027.

Legendary Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets had previously announced his retirement at the end of this season. Both currently play for Inter Miami.

Alba said that an important chapter in his life is coming to an end. He has decided to retire at the end of the season with absolute conviction, fulfillment, and happiness. He has completed this journey with all his passion, and now is the perfect time to begin a new chapter and say goodbye to the past on a positive note. Alba thanked his teammates, coaches, club, staff, family, fans, and opponents throughout his career on social media. Alba emphasized that football will be the core of his life, past, present, and future.

Alba, 36, has played for Valencia, Barcelona, ​​and Inter Miami, among other clubs. In 2023, he left Barcelona after 11 years to play in the MLS. During his 17-year professional career, he won 22 trophies, including six La Liga titles, one Champions League, and one European Championship.