"The moment has come to close a truly meaningful chapter in my life. I've decided to bring my professional football career to an end at the conclusion of this season. I do so with complete conviction, peace and happiness. Because I feel I've walked this path with every ounce of passion I had and now it's the right time to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling."
"I want to specially thank the clubs that have shaped my life. To the Atlético Centro Hospitalense, where it all began. To Cornellá, for trusting me and helping me grow. To Nastic de Tarragona, where I learned to live in a professional dressing room and matured alongside great teammates. To Valencia CF, the club that allowed me to fulfill my dream to debut in the first division."
"To FC Barcelona, the club of my life. The one that saw me grow up as a child and allowed me to reach the peak of my career, live over a decade of unforgettable memories and win every possible title. To the Spanish national team, honored to wear the jersey and grateful to be a small part of your history. And finally to Inter Miami, thanks for opening your doors and your kindness and for giving me the chance to enjoy this journey until the very last moment."
Jordi Alba announced his decision to retire from professional football at the end of the 2025 MLS season. He said he closes a meaningful chapter with conviction, peace and happiness and is ready to open a new one after giving his full passion to the sport. He credited football for giving him everything and thanked teammates, coaches, staff, club workers, rivals and fans for pushing him and showing kindness. He listed clubs that shaped his career—Atlético Centro Hospitalense, Cornellá, Nastic de Tarragona, Valencia CF, FC Barcelona and Inter Miami—and said wearing the Spanish national team jersey was an honor.
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