Former Barcelona player Sergio Busquets has announced that he will retire at the end of the current Major League Soccer ( MLS) season.

Sergio Busquets announced his retirement via his official social media post on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The 37-year-old had initially hinted that 2025 would be his final season, as he did not have a contract beyond the end of the current season.

What did Sergio Busquets say about his retirement from football?

“I feel that the time has come to say goodbye to my career as a professional soccer player. It has been almost 20 years enjoying this incredible story that I have always dreamed of. 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.”

Busquets played 45 games in all competitions for the MLS club registering 10 assists, and will look to end the season with a second consecutive Supporters’ Shield and a first MLS Cup title.

Career summary of Sergio Busquets

Spanish midfielder debuted for Barcelona in 2008 and became a key figure in their golden era, winning 9 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League trophies, and over 700 appearances.

Busquets over140 caps, winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. After 15 trophy-laden seasons at Barça, he joined Inter Miami in 2023, continuing his career alongside Lionel Messi in MLS.

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