Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the 2025 MLS season.
The former Spain left-back revealed the news in a post to his Instagram account.
"The moment has come to close a truly meaningful chapter in my life. I've decided to bring my professional football career to an end at the conclusion of this season," Alba said. "I do so with complete conviction, peace and happiness. Because I feel I've walked this path with every ounce of passion I had and now it's the right time to open a new chapter and close the previous one with the best possible feeling.
"Football has given me absolutely everything. Thank you to my teammates, coaches, staff, club workers and rivals who pushed me to give my very best. I want to speciall