Sergio Busquets has confirmed he plans to retire from professional football. The midfielder joined Inter Miami in 2023, reuniting with former FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and helping spark a new era for the club.
Ahead of Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday, Busquets spoke with Apple TV and opened up for the first time about his decision to step away after the 2025 MLS season.
“I had thought it through, even though I announced it the other day,” Busquets said (h/t Miami Total Futbol). “In the end, it’s just part of life, football, and sports in general, and I’m very happy with everything. Now, though, I’m focused on the rest of the MLS season, the league matches, and trying to finish as high in the standings as possible to approach the playoffs in the best way.”
“Well, it’s clear that I knew this was my last year under contract. After so many years, so many games, so many trips, it takes a toll not just physically, but mentally as well. Both my family and I felt this was the right decision, and that my story in football would end here. As I’ve said before, I’ve given my all to the sport, learned from it, and from life, and that’s about it.”
Can Inter Miami win the MLS title for Sergio Busquets?
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Inter Miami look set on giving Sergio Busquets the send-off he deserves as the club continues its push for an MLS title. For the Spanish midfielder, it’s the one trophy that has eluded him since arriving in Miami. Speaking with Apple TV, the veteran shared how much it would mean to finish his career by riding into the sunset as a champion.
“That would be great,” Busquets said. “We’re going to try to finish as high as possible in the regular season to secure that home-field advantage, which is so important in the playoffs, and hopefully close my career with the one title I’m missing, after fighting for it all year.”
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The Herons have four games left on their schedule, and after their draw on Saturday, there’s a quick turnaround as they will play on Tuesday against the Chicago Fire at Chase Stadium.
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