Amid Inter Miami Heroics Alongside Lionel Messi, 34YO Teammate Hangs Boots for?National?Side

Lionel Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba Ramos set the field on fire a few weeks ago. However, one of them has now given?rise to another major headline. The Spanish National Soccer Team left back and captain has decided to call it quits from national duties. The thirty-four-year-old made the call to move to the United States following the footsteps of Sergio Busquets.

The Spanish skipper won the UEFA Nations League recently with La Furia Roja.? It would seem like a surprise to many people that this is coming at this stage. Considering his other teammates retired at a very later age, Spanish fans may feel it’s a bit early.

What Made Jordi Alba to Make This Paradigm Shift?

As reported by Marca, Alba had already decided a few weeks ago to retire from playing for Spain. The player informed coach Luis de la Fuente before leaving for the US, that once he left for the States, it would be difficult for him to come to Spain to play the country.

The Spaniard has already started having an impact in the United States with a goal, some key passes, and assists. The pass to Lionel Messi in his first MLS encounter against the New York Red Bulls was nothing short of outstanding. The well-decorated player has 2 international trophies which include the 2012 Euro and the 2023 UEFA Nations League. The defender was also an important part of their World Cup campaigns in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

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Inter Miami’s whole fate has seen a turnaround for the past month. Alba had an 11-year highly successful career in Barcelona after which he moved to the United States stating a good new challenge. He still feels he is very competitive and has the ability to win trophies.

Recent Form and move to MLS

Last month according to MLS, Alba told the reporters ?I’m here to compete, to win, to play the best possible way, to take care of myself. I’m a very competitive player and this project is very familiar. That’s why I made the decision to come here. There is solid, hard work behind it ? the team, the coaching staff, the executives of the club ? I?ve been here for three, four days and it seems to me that I’ve been here all my life.?

The Barcelona trio including Busquets is known for some of the most creative soccer moments we have seen. But still, Alba felt moving from one continent to another may take a toll on his routine. With a set of supportive staff, his old friends, and a very jubilant fan base, Alba is expected to have a very enthusiastic soccer phase in the US.

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