Overview

• Spanish outlet COPE reported Busquets is close to announcing his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season.
• Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters that nothing is official and emphasized Busquets' full commitment to the ongoing campaign.
• Busquets has said he expects Inter Miami to be the final club of his career but has not confirmed a retirement or a contract renewal.
• His contract expires after the season with no extension talks reported, and any announcement could hinge on Miami's run from the Oct. 18 finale through the Dec. 6 MLS Cup.
• If he vacates his Designated Player slot, ESPN reports Rodrigo De Paul is set to be a DP in 2026 alongside Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, meaning any Busquets extension would be on non-DP terms.