INTER MIAMI have announced the signing of Sergio Busquets.
The Barcelona legend will link up with former team-mate Lionel Messi in MLS.
GettySergio Busquets will link up with old pal Lionel Messi at MLS[/caption]
Busquets, 34, was offered a one-year extension to stay at Barca.
While he also received a proposal that would have seen him move to the Saudi Pro League.
The 143-cap former Spain international has opted to snub both offers to join Inter Miami.
Central to his decision was the prospect of playing with old pal Messi again.
Busquets featured alongside the Argentine maestro from his 2008 emergence in Barca’s first-team right up to Messi’s emotional 2021 exit for Paris Saint-Germain.
Together at Barca they won eight LaLiga titles, seven Copa del Reys and three Champions Leagues.
The midfielder informed Barcelona chiefs last month that he would not be accepting their contract renewal offer.
He subsequently posted a highlights video to his social media platforms, alongside an emotional message.
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EPABusquets won a final LaLiga trophy in his final season at Barca[/caption]
It read: “The time has come to announce that this will be my last season at Barca.
“Ever since I was a little boy, when I watched the games on TV, I always dreamed of playing with this shirt and in this stadium. The reality has surpassed everything I dreamed of.
“Who would have thought when I arrived as a youth player that I would be able to spend 15 seasons at the best club in the world, the club of my life of which I am and will be a fan, a member and captain, and I have been able to play more than 700 games.
“It has been an honour, a dream, a pride to be able to represent this crest for so many years.
“Everything has a beginning and an end, and although it has not been an easy decision, I think the time has come.
‘Being Barca is the best thing there is’
“I want to thank all the people who have made it possible: club workers, staff, physiotherapists, directors, president, coaches, analysts and above all my team-mates, with whom I have shared everything. Thank you.
“I would also like to thank the members and fans from all over the world, who have given me their support and esteem during all this time.
“And of course to my family, who have always been by my side in good times and bad, sacrificing many things to accompany me and see me happy.
“Thank you very much for everything and see you soon in the last matches. Being Barca is the best thing there is.”
Busquets’ team-mates past and present joined him at the Nou Camp for an emotional farewell.
Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol were among those in attendance to thank Busquets for his immense contribution to Barca.
The club legend made 722 appearances for his boyhood club, and served as club captain during his final two seasons following Messi’s exit.
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AlamyCarles Puyol was among those to honour Busquets[/caption]
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