Years are passing, Messi continues to play, but his faithful allies gradually hang up the crampons. After the announcement of Sergio Busquets at the end of last month, another former FC Barcelona also decided to end his career at the end of the season.
It is Jordi Alba, 36 years old. The former left side of FC Barcelona announced it in a long video published on its social networks. “The time has come to close a really important chapter in my life. I do it with a total conviction, in all serenity and with happiness. Because I have the feeling of having traveled this path with all the passion that I was capable of. And now is the right time to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling. »»
A rich career
Now at Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets or Luis Suarez since the summer of 2023, the Spaniard has spent most of his career in Catalonia. Arrived at Barça in 2012 from Valence, the former Spanish international won six championships, five King Cup, four Spanish Super Cup, a FIFA club World Cup but also and above all a Champions League in 2015. All with the Blaugranas. In national selection, his career was marked by a euro won in 2012, as well as a League of Nations in 2023. Jordi Alba will have the opportunity to win a final trophy in the United States, since his club is already qualified for the 2025 Playoffs of the MLS. To find out the verdict, go on December 6.
