Jordi Alba to Retire from Professional Soccer After 2025 Playoffs with Inter Miami

### Jordi Alba Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA — Jordi Alba has declared that he will retire from professional soccer following the conclusion of Inter Miami’s participation in the MLS playoffs. This makes him the second of Lionel Messi’s teammates to announce this will be their final year. Alba made the announcement on Tuesday, just three days after Inter Miami hosted a retirement ceremony for Sergio Busquets. Alba was under contract with Inter Miami until 2027.

End of an Era: Alba Reflects on His Soccer Career

“The time has come to close a truly significant chapter in my life,” Alba expressed on social media. “I have decided to end my professional soccer career at the conclusion of this season. I do this with complete conviction, peace, and happiness because I believe I have walked this path with every ounce of passion I had, and now it is the right moment to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling.”

Jordi Alba’s Journey: From Barcelona to Inter Miami

The 36-year-old player joined Inter Miami shortly after Messi announced his move to the team in June 2023. Messi’s arrival also attracted other Barcelona teammates, including Busquets and Luis Suárez, to the MLS. During his tenure at Barcelona, Alba contributed to winning six La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey trophies, and the Champions League in 2015.

Inter Miami’s Evolving Roster

Alba’s decision to retire aligns with a period of transition for Inter Miami as the team adapts to changes in its roster following the arrival and impending departure of high-profile players. As Alba and Busquets prepare to exit, the focus shifts to the team’s strategy and line-up for future seasons in the MLS.

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