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Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta to find new club as Vissel Kobe exit likely

06 May 2023 , 13:59
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Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta to find new club as Vissel Kobe exit likely
Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta to find new club as Vissel Kobe exit likely

BARCELONA legend Andres Iniesta is reportedly set to find a new club this summer.

That’s as he prepares to leave Japanese side Vissel Kobe after five years.

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Andres Iniesta is set to leave Vissel Kobe after five years in JapanCredit: AFP

Iniesta, 38, will go down in history as one of the game’s greatest playmakers after an incredible club and international career.

The technician won nine titles and four Champions Leagues during a 22-year stay at Barcelona.

Iniesta also landed consecutive Euros and a World Cup with Spain.

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And after swapping Barca for Vissel Kobe in 2018, he has gone on to win the Emperor’s Cup and Japanese Super Cup in the Far East.

However, Nikkan Sports claims Iniesta’s time in Japan will come to an end when his deal expires this summer.

The veteran is set to make his last-ever appearance for the club in June’s friendly against Barcelona.

Vissel Kobe would love Iniesta to stay put for another season and have offered him a fresh contract.

But the midfielder fancies another challenge as he enters his twilight phase.

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And it’s believed Iniesta is entertaining offers from Saudi Arabia, as well as the MLS.

Iniesta scored 26 goals in 131 games for Vissel Kobe.

Prior to that, he netted 57 times in 674 matches for Barcelona.

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And Iniesta also won 131 caps for Spain, scoring 13 times in the process.

But despite his lengthy career, it’s believed he remains keen as ever to continue playing at a high level.

Anthony Chapman

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