Milan, 26 September (LaPresse) – ‘These will be my last months on the pitch. I am retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled and, above all, grateful.’ With these words in a video posted on his social media channels, Sergi Busquets announced his retirement from football at the end of the season at the age of 37. The former Barcelona midfielder, now at Inter Miami in MLS, added: ‘I feel that the time has come to say goodbye to my career as a professional footballer. For almost 20 years, I have been living this incredible story that I have always dreamed of.’ He will leave grateful for the football that has given him ‘unique experiences, in wonderful places, together with the best travelling companions.’ Busquets then recalled Barcelona in the video in which he announced his retirement: ‘Thanks to Fútbol Club Barcelona, the club of my life, where I realised the dreams I had as a child, wore the shirt I loved in hundreds of matches, celebrated many titles and experienced unique moments at Camp Nou that I will never forget.’
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