Barcelona superstar Sergio Busquets leaving the club. Sergio Busquets, a midfielder for Barcelona, has decided to quit the team at the end of the current campaign.
Busquets, 34, has informed Barca of his decision, according to Marca, and an official declaration is the only thing left to do. The summer marks the contract expiration of the Spanish midfielder.
Busquets is thought to have informed the team of his choice on Tuesday (May 9) during practice. It will be interesting to observe how he conveys his choice. When the Blaugrana win the La Liga championship, which may occur against Espanyol on Sunday, May 14, at the Estadi Cornella-El Prat, he might do so.
After 15 years with Barcelona’s first squad, the seasoned midfielder has decided that it is time to move on. To reunite with his former teammate Lionel Messi, he has been linked to a move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
Busquets has enjoyed tremendous success while playing for Camp Nou. He has made 719 appearances and has won eight La Liga and three Champions League championships. In 39 appearances this season across all competitions, he has contributed four assists.
Considering how important Busquets has been to Xavi’s midfield, Barcelona will be eager to replace him. Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad is one player who has been mentioned as a potential replacement. The Spanish midfielder’s transfer to Arsenal, though, appears to be close to completion, according to reports.
Sergio Busquets was praised by former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique as the best midfielder in the world:
After 15 magnificent years at Camp Nou, Busquets will be remembered as a Barcelona icon. The Spaniard has played a crucial role in defensive midfield and has always been a member of the Blaugrana squad.
Busquets received high accolades from his former Barça manager Luis Enrique in 2016 when he named him the finest midfielder in the world (via SportsMole): “Busquets stands out among players as being the most all-around and, in my opinion, the best midfielder in the world. He is indispensable to us not just for his intelligence but also for his versatility.”
Enrique continued by praising his influence in Barca’s attacking play: “When he plays as a pivot, the team wins in an attacking sense and is solid defensively. He’s key.”
Busquets has not only been a success for Barcelona but also a key player for the Spain national team.
He has earned 143 international caps, chipping in with 11 goal contributions. He announced his retirement from international football following Enrique’s La Roja’s last 16 exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in December.
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