Overview

• Alba, 36, revealed his decision in a social‑media video, saying he made it with absolute conviction, fulfillment and happiness.
• He thanked the clubs that shaped his career, highlighted his time at Barcelona after starting at Valencia and Gimnàstic, and saluted Spain, where he was part of the Euro 2012 winners.
• The announcement comes weeks after teammate Sergio Busquets said he will retire at season’s end, leaving half of Inter Miami’s former‑Barcelona quartet set to depart.
• Inter Miami continues its campaign with regular‑season matches ahead of the MLS playoffs beginning October 24, with a single‑match MLS Cup final set for December 6.
• Local reports note Alba had extended his Inter Miami contract to 2027 earlier this year, and an AFP‑cited source described his choice as driven by personal and family reasons.