Andres Iniesta confirms Barcelona Exit

Andres Iniesta has confirmed he is leaving Barcelona after 16 seasons at the club.

The 33-year-old held a special press conference to announce his exit from Camp Nou, having won 31 major trophies during his time at the club.

Iniesta joined Barcelona as a 12-year-old in 1996, working his way through La Masia before breaking into the first team in 2002-03.

The midfielder confirmed that the 2017-18 season would be his last, announcing: “This is my last season here. I have thought my decision through for a long time.

“For me, Barca is the best club in the world – this club has given me everything.”

Iniesta has been linked with a move to China, but reports in England have also speculated that his next move could be to Arsenal or Manchester City, with PSG also a possible destination.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.