Jordi Alba has announced his retirement from football at the end of the MLS season.
The Inter Miami left-back confirmed his decision in an emotional video shared on social media on Tuesday.
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A La Masia graduate, Alba returned to Barcelona in 2012 and went on to enjoy an 11-year spell filled with trophies and memories.
He built a historic on-field partnership with Lionel Messi, assisting the Argentine countless times during their years together at Camp Nou.
That connection continued in the United States when Alba joined Messi and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami in 2023.
Over his career, the 36-year-old won six La Liga titles, one Champions League, five Copa del Reys, four Spanish Super Cups, a Club World Cup, and a UEFA Super Cup.
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He also lifted the European Championship and Nations League with Spain, before adding the Leagues Cup with Inter Miami.
Alba now brings the curtain down on a remarkable career alongside close friend Busquets — two legends bowing out together.