US EditionInter Miami defender Jordi Alba to retire after 2025 season
Jordi Alba ends a 16-year career after winning MLS titles with Inter Miami, following teammate Sergio Busquets in retiring at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
- On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Jordi Alba announced he will retire at the end of the Major League Soccer season in a video and social-media post.
- Alba joined Inter Miami in 2023 to reunite with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets and rescinded a May contract extension through 2027 before deciding to retire.
- Transfermarkt records show Jordi Alba played 700 matches with 51 goals and 135 assists, earned 93 caps for Spain national team, and scored 14 goals with 38 assists for Inter Miami.
- With Alba departing, Inter Miami is exploring left-back options and has been linked to Sergio Reguilón, while Jorge Mas praised Alba as `an exceptional addition` to the team.
- The Herons will take on Nashville SC on Oct. 18, with Alba aiming to lift the MLS Cup this season before the final on Dec. 6.
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Spanish footballer Jordi Alba, who is now a member of the Miami club and spent his best football years in Barcelona, has announced his retirement from playing at the end of the season.
‘Who’s Gonna Give Me Back Passes Now???’ Lionel Messi Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Jordi Alba As He Announces Retirement From Football at End of MLS 2025 Season | ⚽ LatestLY
The Argentina and Inter Miami star posted a comment on Jordi Alba's Instagram post where he announced his retirement from football at the conclusion of the MLS 2025 season. Earlier, Sergio Busquets, with whom Lionel Messi has also played a lot in his career, too had announced his retirement at the end of the MLS 2025 season. ⚽ ‘Who’s Gonna Give Me Back Passes Now???’ Lionel Messi Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Jordi Alba As He Announces Retirement Fr…
Alba made 93 appearances for Spain between 2011 and 2023, winning the European Championship title in 2012.
"It’s going to be weird to look to the left and not see you there" - Lionel Messi reacts as Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba announces retirement
Lionel Messi penned a heartfelt message to his longtime friend and teammate Jordi Alba following the Spanish defender’s announcement of his retirement from professional football.
Football professionals act Jordi Alba as one of the best left defenders in the world at his high stage. With FC Barcelona he wins the Champions League, with the Spanish national team he becomes European champion. Now he ends his career - at the side of Lionel Messi.
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