What Messi had been waiting for for a long time has come as if it could not happen otherwise, when he continuously had to say goodbye to his close teammates from Barca to Inter Miami . After Busquets announced his retirement, it was Jordi Alba's turn to prepare to say goodbye.

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Jordi Alba is also preparing to say goodbye to Messi and Inter Miami. Photo: Fotmob

“ The time has come to close a very meaningful chapter in my life. I have decided to end my professional football career at the end of this season ,” the 36-year-old defender announced his decision via a video posted on his personal page.

He added: “ I leave with peace and happiness, because I have dedicated myself to football with all my love and passion. Now is the right time to open a new chapter , with full emotions.”

If the news of Sergio Busquets leaving Inter Miami and no longer playing with Messi had been rumored for a while (due to his contract expiring at the end of the year), before the legendary Barca midfielder confirmed it, then Jordi Alba's decision was no less surprising.

The reason is that Alba only extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2027 in May. At that time, the veteran defender expressed his joy at continuing to be with the team of owner David Beckham, as well as fighting for titles.

No one else, Messi will miss Busquets and Jordi Alba, the teammate who Messi commented "understands him perfectly ". The captain number 10 expressed his emotions under the announcement of his close brother:

“ Thank you, Jordi. I will miss you so much. After all we have been through together, it will be strange to look to the right and not see you there.

It's crazy how many assists you've given me over the years… ”.

Jordi Alba made over 700 appearances in a 19-year career. With Barca, he won 6 La Liga titles, 1 Champions League, European Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, 5 Spanish King's Cups, 4 Spanish Super Cups. He also won EURO 2012 with Spain.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/sau-busquets-jordi-alba-cung-bat-ngo-chia-tay-messi-va-inter-miami-2449814.html