Countdown to retirement! 37-year-old Professor Bu welcomes the end of his career: "Messi s appearance at Camp Nou set off memories"

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets said on Wednesday that he is enjoying his final days as a professional player and feels at peace with his upcoming retirement. He could officially retire this Sunday if he loses in the Eastern Conference playoff semifinals against FC Cincinnati.

Busquets told the media before training at Inter Miami: "Everything has been accepted. I am enjoying this process and hope to play two more games. If it can be done, that will be a very good signal."

The 37-year-old midfielder announced last month that he will retire after the end of this season, ending his career of nearly two decades.

However, since Inter Miami is in the MLS playoffs, his farewell date has not yet been determined. This Sunday, he will face Cincinnati on the road in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and from this stage onwards, he will only play one game in each elimination round. If the team reaches the MLS Cup final, Busquets will retire with two games remaining. He added: "The most important thing is to be calm in my heart and not have any doubts about my decision. I am sure of this."

Be proud of his decision

Busquets looked back on his experience in the past two and a half years at Inter Miami. He called this experience a "challenge" that forced him to leave Barcelona as captain in the summer of 2023 and step out of his comfort zone. He said: "I am very happy and have no regrets. I am proud to participate in the growth of the club, league and teammates, and I hope to end this journey in the best way."

He also talked about Messi's recent visit to Camp Nou without Barcelona's permission, saying that he was as surprised as everyone, but at the same time emphasized: "Being able to bring the Argentinian Messi, It is an honor to be associated with Barcelona, both as a teammate at Barcelona and as a teammate at Inter Miami. You know what Messi means to Barcelona and what he means to all Catalan fans, and it is full of great memories. As the president said, it is a pride for us to associate Messi with Barcelona." The reporter asked: "Are you surprised to see him suddenly appearing there?" Busquets replied: "Yes, it is normal. He came in casual clothes and brought the Argentine team. Everyone was surprised."

Controversy about the Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami

Talking about the Barcelona-Villarreal match originally scheduled to be held in Miami in December When Yal's La Liga game was canceled, Busquets criticized the opaqueness of La Liga information. He said: "It is impossible to choose two teams without knowing the conditions and what will happen in the next few years."

But he also pointed out: "As long as everyone reaches a consensus, sports and leagues will go global, and it is a good thing and an opportunity to compete in other countries."