"The time has come to close a truly meaningful chapter of my life, Alba said in a video posted to his Instagram profile on Wednesday. I do so with complete conviction, with peace, and with happiness. I feel I've walked this path with every ounce of passion I had. And now it's the right moment to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling."
"The news comes as a surprise considering the 36-year-old signed a multi-year contract extension in May with Miami, the club he joined in 2023 alongside former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. Alba's new deal was set to run through the end of the 2027 season. I'm happy to renew my contract because I have the desire to continue competing, and because of how I feel at the club, with the affection I receive from fans at every match, Alba said at the time."
Jordi Alba will retire at the end of Inter Miami's MLS season, with the precise date pending as the club competes in the MLS Cup playoffs. The 36-year-old joined Miami in 2023 alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets and signed a multi-year contract extension in May that was due to run through 2027. Alba announced his decision 145 days after that renewal, saying he closes a meaningful chapter with conviction and happiness. Standing 5ft 7in, Alba excelled as an attacking left-back through pace, ball skill, and a telepathic link with Messi, recording 51 goals and 135 assists in 700 club games.
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