Yet another high-profile Barcelona star has announced he is leaving the club at the end of the season, after Sergio Busquets made his decision public earlier this month.
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Experienced left-back Jordi Alba has revealed he will be parting ways with the Catalan club at the conclusion of this season.
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— Jordi Alba (@JordiAlba) May 24, 2023
This means the 34-year-old will play his final game at the Camp Nou this weekend, when champions Barcelona host Mallorca in LaLiga.
Alba, whose contract was only set to expire in 2024, joined the Blaugrana from Valencia in 2012 and has since amassed an incredible 458 appearances, winning 17 trophies in the process.
Barca said in a statement on their website:
"FC Barcelona would like to publicly express its gratitude to Alba for his professionalism, commitment and dedication, and his ever-positive and friendly relationship with all members of the Barça family, and wishes him every fortune in the future.
"Barca will always be a home for you, Jordi."
It has been reported that the Spain international will allow Barcelona to keep the wages he is owed, with it thought that his departure could bring the club a step closer to having LaLiga green-light their financial plans for the 2023/24 campaign.
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Earlier in May, captain Busquets announced his decision to call time on his long and successful career with the Catalans when his deal runs out in June.
Alba has found himself playing fewer minutes under Xavi Hernandez this season, with the emerging Alejandro Balde having often been preferred over him at left-back. Still, the Spaniard leaves behind a great legacy at his boyhood club.
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