bid farewell! Official: 36-year-old Barcelona legendary defender Alba announces his retirement at the end of the season

October 07: The 36-year-old Barcelona legendary full-back Alba announced on social media that he will retire at the end of the season at Inter Miami.

[Alba's Farewell Letter]

Hello everyone, at this moment an important chapter in my life is coming to an end. I have decided to end my professional football career at the end of this season. This decision comes with absolute conviction, fulfillment and happiness.

Because I have exhausted all my passion to complete this journey, now is the best time to start a new stage and bid farewell to the past in the best possible way. I am Jordi Alba and football has given me everything in life.

Thanks to all my teammates, coaches, staff, club staff, and opponents who inspired me to surpass myself. I would like to pay special tribute to the clubs that shaped my life: Atlético Centro Hospitalense where dreams began; Cornelia for trusting me to grow up; Gymnastics of Tarragona for teaching me how to get along in a professional dressing room and allowing me to mature with great teammates; Valencia for allowing me to realize my dream of debuting in La Liga ; Barcelona - the club of my life, which has seen me grow from a child, helped me reach the pinnacle of my career, spent more than ten unforgettable years and won all possible trophies; the Spanish national team made me proudly wear the jersey, and I am grateful to be a part of history; and finally, Inter Miami, thank you for opening your arms and allowing me to enjoy every minute at the end of the journey.

Thank you to all the fans for your love. You have made me understand that jerseys are not only about wearing, but also about feeling with your heart. I would like to thank my parents and brothers for accompanying me every step of the way since I was a child and for making all the efforts to realize my dream. This honor belongs to you. Love you all deeply.

To my wife and children: Thank you for making me smile on dark days and for always reminding me of the true meaning of life. Dear, thank you for always standing your ground, without your support and guidance nothing would be possible. Everything I have achieved is because of you, this life belongs to you. I love you all.

As I close this chapter today, I know I have given everything I have. Football was, is and will always be at the core of my life. Thank you football, thank you for everything.

The 36-year-old Spanish left-back Alba has played for Valencia, Barcelona, ​​Inter Miami and other teams in his career. In July 2012, Alba joined Barcelona from Valencia for 14 million euros. In his career, he played 459 games for Barcelona and contributed 27 goals and 99 assists. In July 2023, Alba left Barcelona, ​​where he had played for 11 years, and joined Inter Miami. Since then, he has become teammates with Messi, Busquets, and Suarez again.

During his club career, Alba won a total of 19 championship trophies including 6 La Liga titles and 1 Champions League title. In terms of the national team, Alba played 93 games on behalf of the Spanish national team, contributing 9 goals and 22 assists. He won a European Cup championship and a UEFA Nations League championship with the team.