Overview

• Alba announced his decision in an emotional video posted to his social media on Oct. 7, confirming he will finish after Inter Miami’s playoff run.
• The move comes a week after Sergio Busquets’ similar announcement, marking another step in winding down the Barcelona core reunited with Lionel Messi in Miami.
• He had extended his Inter Miami contract through 2027, but reports citing AFP attribute the early retirement to personal and family reasons.
• Inter Miami and FC Barcelona issued tributes following the news, and Messi left a heartfelt public message to his long-time teammate.
• Alba retires with a decorated résumé that includes the 2015 Champions League with Barcelona, Euro 2012 and the 2023 Nations League with Spain, and recent Leagues Cup and Supporters’ Shield titles with Inter Miami, with some outlets reporting he could move into a management project at CE L'Hospitalet after retiring.