Jordi Alba to retire after 2025 season, Inter Miami eyes Reguilón

Jordi Alba announced on Tuesday that he will retire from professional football at the end of the current Major League Soccer season, a surprise decision that leaves Inter Miami preparing both for an imminent roster shift and for a likely replacement at left back. The 36 year old made the announcement in a video on Instagram and confirmed he will finish the 2025 MLS campaign with Miami before stepping away. The club is meanwhile in advanced talks to sign fellow Spaniard Sergio Reguilón, who has been a free agent since July, as it plans for the 2026 season.

In his Instagram video Alba said, "The time has come to close a truly meaningful chapter in my life. I have made the decision to put an end to my professional career at the conclusion of this season. I do it with absolute conviction, fullness and happiness." Lionel Messi replied to the post, writing, "Thanks to you, Jordi. I am going to miss you a lot. After many things together, it's going to feel strange to look to my left and not see you there."

Alba’s decision is notable because he signed a contract extension with Inter Miami in May that reportedly ran through 2027. He joined Miami in 2023 and quickly became a key figure on...