Barcelona’s head coach Xavi spoke about the anticipated departure of midfielder Sergio Busquets at the end of the current season, a topic that quickly circulated on social media after reporter Fabrizio Romano shared the remarks on X (Twitter).
According to Xavi, Busquets stands out as the smartest player he has ever seen or played alongside. He called him a genius and emphasized that Barcelona will miss a player widely regarded as the best midfielder in the club’s history. Xavi added that Busquets has given everything in every facet of his career, both on the field and in his broader contributions to the club’s culture and strategy.
Busquets joined Barcelona in 2006 and has since helped the team collect a remarkable array of trophies. His trophy cabinet includes multiple domestic cups and a trio of Champions League wins. On the international stage, Busquets was part of the Spain squad that lifted the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship in 2012.
During the current La Liga campaign, Busquets has featured in 27 matches and contributed four assists in those appearances, underscoring his continued impact even as the club plans for life after his long-tenured presence.
There has been widespread commentary from figures within Spanish football regarding Busquets’s impending departure at season’s end, with Javier Tebas, the former La Liga president, weighing in on the discussion and confirming the move. The situation marks the end of an era for Barcelona, as fans and pundits alike reflect on Busquets’s influence and his place in the club’s recent history. [Attribution: Fabrizio Romano via X]