Rafael Marquez is leaving Barcelona on a free transfer with the Mexico defender uncertain of his next club.
The Spanish champions announced on Saturday that they have reached an agreement to release Marquez from his contract that was due to expire in 2012.
Marquez has been linked with a move to the New York Red Bulls.
''We're analyzing the options that we have and we'll see what works best,'' Marquez said.
Since arriving from Monaco in 2003, Marquez has helped Barcelona win two Champions League titles, four Spanish league championships, a Club World Cup, European Supercup and a Copa del Rey trophy.
''One of the our team's reference points leaves Barcelona to start a new stage,'' president Sandro Rosell said. ''Rafa Marquez has been a key player for our last two coaches, (Frank) Rijkaard and (Pep) Guardiola and it closes an extraordinary stage.''
The 31-year-old Marquez said a lack of playing time last season clinched his decision.
''I could have stayed and played less but that's not my character,'' Marquez said. ''At this moment the coach believes in other players and I thought it was the adequate moment to go.''
Marquez made 242 appearances for the Catalan club.
