On Wednesday, May 10, days away from his certain consecration Barcelona in the championship Sergio Busquets He announced that he will not continue in the institution of Barca. The midfielder completed his cycle 15 years later Pep Guardiola upload it from the subsidiary, which was in Second B, to the first group.
“The time has come to announce that this will be my last season at Barca. It has been an unforgettable journey. Since I was young, when I came to watch the matches or watched them on TV, I always dreamed of being able to play in this shirt and in this the court. But the reality has surpassed everything I could have dreamed of. Who would have told me when I arrived as a youngster that I could live 15 seasons at the best club in the world, the club of my life and of which I was, am and will be a fan, partner, player, captain and be able to exceed 700 games” , he began his speech.
🥺 A Barca legend says goodbye. #5ergioUnique pic.twitter.com/SWlDN2GtA2
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 10, 2023
And he continued: “It was an honor, a dream, a source of pride. It was to be able to defend and represent this shield for so many years, but everything has a beginning and an end. Although it was not an easy decision, I think the time has come, I want to thank everyone people who made it possible to experience all this from the first day to the last. Being from Barca is the best thing there is”.
On July 16 Sergio will be 35 years old but he is not retiring. Sports news He breaks down options and teams he could play for from the 2023-2024 season.
Why did Sergio Busquets leave Barcelona?
In Sergio Busquets’ own words, “Everything has a beginning and an end.” It was a major part of Xavi Hernandez’s plan, but he considers it a moment for him to step aside and for the Catalans to continue their path of success without him. The club have enough spare parts to replace him, although it wouldn’t be surprising if there are new signings in his place next transfer window.
How old is Sergio Busquets?
Sergio Busquets was born in Barcelona on July 16, 1988, so in 2023 he will be 35 years old. A decade ago was the age when footballers retired, but he wants to continue. There are less demanding markets than the European one, in which you can continue without endangering your physique so much.
How many titles did Sergio Busquets win at Barcelona?
Not counting the 2022-2023 championship, in which it is very likely that Barcelona will shout champions again, Sergio Busquets collects 31 titles at the club, being the third most cup holder in history behind Lionel Messi (35) and Andres Iniesta (32). Below is the list.
- Club World Cup (3)
- Champions League (3)
- European Super Cup (3)
- The League (8)
- King’s Cup (7)
- Spanish Super Cup (7)
Where will Sergio Busquets play?
The two big options appearing on Sergio Busquets’ radar are two that could also see Lionel Messi: United States MLS and Saudi Arabia. It is even rumored that we will see them together at Inter Miami or Al Hilal. Will there be a reunion outside Camp Nou?
