Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old was out of contract at the end of the season, and has decided bring to a close one of the most glorious Barcelona careers in history, winning everything possible on multiple occasions.
In a video statement released through the club social media, Busquets explained that the time had come to say goodbye, thanking all of the people along the way that have made his time at the club. “I will become a fan and a member, being a Barcelona fan is the best thing there is,” he noted.
Sergio Busquets’ story at Barça is one of class and commitment in the centre of midfield. His talent and his ability to read the game has made him one of the best defensive midfielders in the game. Nevertheless, Sergio has still scored 18 goals and created 40 assists in his Barça career.
Busquets has also played in more Clásicos than any other player with 48 games to his name, 23 having ended in victory.
The Catalan midfielder has played 718 matches in a Barça shirt which places him third on the all time list. Furthermore, he is one the players who has won most trophies as a blaugrana. Busquets’ 31 winners’ medals have come thanks to 8 league titles, 7 Copas del Rey, 7 Spanish Super Cups, 3 Champions Leagues, 3 European Super Cups and 3 Club World Cups.
After the announcement of his departure, Sergio Busquets still has the remainder of the 2022/23 season ahead of him, his final weeks as a blaugrana. This season the midfielder has remained a vital part of Xavi Hernández’s team. With 2,087 minutes of playing time, only five players have been on the pitch more. In his 27 appearances he has provided 4 assists this season.
To round off his final season at FC Barcelona, Busquets has the chance to end his career as a blaugrana in the best possible way, adding another league title to his already impressive list of honours.
