Spanish defender Jordi Alba is set to leave Barcelona after 11 hugely successful years at the club.
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba is set to leave the LaLiga giants at the end of the season to pursue a new challenge.
The 34-year-old has a contract that runs until 2024 but both player and club have now come to an agreement that will see him depart at the end of the season as a free agent.
Jordi Alaba to leave Barcelona
His last home game for the Blaugrana will therefore be against Mallorca on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou where he will have a chance to say goodbye to the fans.
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