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Official: Sergio Busquets leaves Barça

10/05/23 10:30 by Fabien Borne

At the club since 2005, Sergio Busquets made official this Wednesday his departure from FC Barcelona at the end of the season.

It's official, Sergio Busquets will not wear the colors of Barça next season. The legendary 34-year-old defensive midfielder, who won everything with his club, decided not to extend his contract with the Catalan club, which offered him one more year with a lower salary.

The news, which had filtered yesterday in the Spanish press, was confirmed today via a video shared by FC Barcelona. Video in which Sergio Busquets bids farewell to his club of always. "It was an honor, a dream and a pride to be able to defend this crest, but everything has an end. The decision was not easy to take, but the time has come, " said the Barcelona number 5.

Before leaving Barça, Busquets will have the opportunity to win a ninth Spanish league title, as Barça has a 13-point lead over Atletico Madrid with five games to go. What's next? A move to Saudi Arabia is the strongest trend according to Fabrizio Romano, ahead of MLS.

Sergio Busquets' numbers at Barca:

  • 718 matches played
  • 31 titles
  • 8 Ligas
  • 7 King's Cups
  • 7 Spanish Supercups
  • 3 Champions Leagues
  • 3 European Supercups
  • 3 Club World Cups
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