Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona at end of seasonPA Sport StaffJordi Alba’s glittering Barcelona career will come to a close at the end of the season after the LaLiga giants announced they had reached an agreement to terminate his contract. The 34-year-old, who current deal was due to expire at the end of 2023/2024, has made 458 appearances for the club and won 19 major trophies since he made his official debut against Real Sociedad in 2012. Barcelona said in a statement: “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 Barca family, and wishes him every fortune in the future. “Barca will always be a home for you, Jordi.”Alba was born in Barcelona and moved through the club’s youth ranks before being allowed to leave in 2005. He moved to Valencia for whom he became a first-team regular before Barcelona brought him back to the Nou Camp in 2012.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2023 19:12 UTC