Inter Miami left back and Barcelona legend Jordi Alba announced he will retire at the end of the Major League Soccer season, sending shockwaves throughout the soccer world.
The 36-year old inked a new contract back in May that would’ve seen him stay at Miami through the 2027 season. Fast-forward five months and Alba has decided to hang up his boots, as he revealed in an emotional social media post.
“The time has come to close a truly meaningful chapter in my life,” Alba said. “I’ve decided to bring my professional career to an end at the conclusion of the season.”
“I do so with complete conviction, with peace and with happiness. Because I feel I’ve walked this path with every ounce of passion possible and now is the right time to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling.”
Alba has played in 44 games across all competitions for Inter Miami in 2025, scoring seven goals and assisting 11 while continuing to be one of the best fullbacks in MLS. Alba follows in the footsteps of long-time teammate Sergio Busquets, who also announced his retirement recently.
