Busquets to Leave Barcelona at Season’s End—A 15-Year Chapter Closes

Sergio Busquets will cease to be a Barcelona player when the calendar turns to July, as his current contract with the Blaugrana comes to a close on 30 June. After years of careful reflection, the Barça captaincy he has worn with quiet pride for more than a decade will come to an end following a remarkable 15-season stretch in the club’s first team. The decision was reached after a long period of consideration, and those close to the situation anticipate an official announcement within the next day or two, timing that would still allow the news to land as Barcelona looks to crown a domestic title. The pending declaration is linked to the team’s upcoming fixture against Espanyol at Cornellà-El Prat on matchday 34, a clash that could seal the league crown for Barcelona and perhaps influence the timing of when Busquets publicly clarifies his future. It is a moment that holds significance not just for a player deeply associated with the club, but for fans and a squad that has lived through countless campaigns together, sharing triumphs, frustrations, and a deep sense of identity for the institution he helped shape.