Jordi Alba found himself surprised with the level of Major League Soccer after signing with Inter Miami in 2023.
Alba’s time in MLS and with Miami is coming to a close, as the left back approaches his final stretch of games in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.
While he had signed a contract extension, the 36-year-old defender announced his plans to retire in the fall stepping away from his previous commitment. He will join longtime teammate Sergio Busquets in hanging up his boots at the end of the season.
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised, honestly, by the level of MLS. It’s growing tremendously,” he said in an interview with . “They’ve brought in big-name players and especially young players. Physically, I think it’s a very good league.”
