Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta confirmed in a special press conference that this season is his last in the ranks of Barcelona.
The 33-year-old footballer's career at Barcelona started in 2002, when he moved through various age groups of the Catalan academy and put on the main team's jersey.
A. Iniesta's career at Barcelona lasted 16 years. During it, he achieved many impressive victories and trophies.
"This is my last season here," - the emotional press conference began the midfielder. - "I have been thinking about this decision for a very long time. Barcelona is the best club in the world for me, they have given everything in my career."
"This day is very difficult for me. Being here and announcing goodbye, when I have spent my whole life here is complex. Only thanks to La Masia and Barcelona club, I am the person you all see now," added the legend of the Catalan club.
Throughout his career, A. Iniesta won a total of 31 titles with Barca. He was a country champion eight times, Champions League winner four times, and lifted many other trophies.
Iniesta has played 669 matches and scored 57 goals for the Catalan team up to this moment.
For now, the next stage of Iniesta's career is not known, but it is believed that he will move to China, where he may not only play but also have his business.
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Iniesta: "My only aim was to be a success at this club and I have done that" #Infinit8Iniesta pic.com/c34WPrOcoP
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