2023-05-10 09:22:30
He has made his decision: Sergio Busquets will not extend his expiring contract with FC Barcelona and will leave Barça in the summer.
Sergio Busquets does not extend his contract with FC Barcelona
The next Barca legend says goodbye. FC Barcelona has been waiting for Sergio Busquets’ decision for months – now it has been made. How Relief, Brand and AS already reported unanimously on Tuesday, Busquets will not renew his contract, which expires in June, and will continue his career elsewhere. FC Barcelona made this announcement official on Wednesday (May 10) via video. Sergio Busquets leaves Barca!
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Busquets leaves FC Barcelona: “The time has come”
“Hello Culés, the moment has come to announce that this will be my last season at Barça,” explains Busquets in the video, “it has been an unforgettable journey”. “It was an honor, a pleasure and a source of pride to wear this emblem, but everything must come to an end. It wasn’t an easy decision, but the time has come.”
Busquets spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, winning 31 titles in Barça’s golden era, including eight championships and three Champions Leagues. Busquets has made 719 competitive appearances for Barça so far, with only Lionel Messi (778) and Xavi (767) making more appearances for the Blaugrana. The defensive midfielder stands like few others for the successful era of the last 20 years at FC Barcelona, was a key player in the sixth position for the game idea and DNA of the Catalan club. His departure is extremely painful – also for coach Xavi Hernandez, who has repeatedly publicly stated in recent weeks and months how important Busquets is for his team. However, he might not convince the midfield pacemaker to stay.
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Busquets, who turns 35 in the summer, has said in the past that American Major League Soccer would appeal to him. A move to Inter Miami in the MLS is a real option, as Busquets explained in an interview at the end of the year: “I really like the United States, they have a very attractive league and I’m not ruling anything out, especially Miami – that is a great city.” In addition, he is said to have received an extremely lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
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