Barcelona has announced the departure of top midfielder, Sergio Busquets.

The midfielder, a club legend, will exit the club as a free agent having had an illustrious 18 years at the Catalan club,

During the period, the midfielder won eight La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.

The Spain international is expected to move to Saudi Arabia to join Al Hilal, which is fueling speculation that he could reunite with Lionel Messi.

“The time has come to announce that this will be my last season with Barca,” he said in a farewell video released by Barcelona.

“I wouldn’t have believed it if you had told me when I arrived as a youth player that I would play 15 seasons at the best club in the world and surpass 700 matches.

“Although it has not been an easy decision I think the time has come.”