Andres Iniesta has confirmed that he will leave Barcelona this summer – but the midfielder will not be Serie A-bound.
Iniesta announced at a Press conference on Friday that he would end his 22-year association with Barca, but the veteran made it clear Juventus and the like would not be able to sign him.
“There are things to talk about and finalise,” he explained.
“I always said I’d never compete against my club, but I could join anyone outside of Europe.
Andres Iniesta has confirmed that he will leave Barcelona this summer – but the midfielder will not be Serie A-bound.
Iniesta announced at a Press conference on Friday that he would end his 22-year association with Barca, but the veteran made it clear Juventus and the like would not be able to sign him.
“There are things to talk about and finalise,” he explained.
“I always said I’d never compete against my club, but I could join anyone outside of Europe.
“At the end of the season, I’ll announce the club I’ve chosen.”
Iniesta has made over 600 appearances for the Catalans since his debut in 2002 and won 31 trophies at Camp Nou, with a 32nd in the form of La Liga likely to follow this weekend.
The Spaniard also won two European Championships and a 2010 World Cup with his country, while he has been heavily linked with Chinese club Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.
Check out his full farewell Press conference on our sister site, Football-Espana.net.