He was ovationed from his last Classic and with the score in favor (2-1) although finally the duel against Real Madrid ended in a draw (2-2). At the end of the duel, Zinedine Zidane waited for him to finish talking to the media to congratulate him and give him a big hug.
A few days before, in the final of the Copa del Rey , Andrés Iniesta scored his last Barça goal. In a final, against Sevilla and achieving a historic result (0-5). If it were not for the black spot of Rome , the manchego would have had a perfect end in the FC Barcelona .
It has marked a before and after in the history of Spanish football. The goal of the World Cup in Spain bears his name and symbolized, together with Xavi Hernández, the change of style of Barça and the Spanish team .
Iniesta is one of the key figures of the last decade. Without him, all the successes of Pep Guardiola's Barça , or the triplet of Luis Enrique or the magnificent triumphs of Spain in the Eurocup (2008 and 2012) and the World Cup in South Africa 2010 would not be understood .
He is a living legend of sports and, at almost 34 years old, he continues to show signs of being at a prodigious level. Neither the Barça de Valverde could be undefeated in League without Andres.
He is a discreet leader. Of those who do not raise their voices or offer great statements, but who always row in the right direction.
Much is the competition that has brought him to the Camp Nou. And none has been able to compete with him: Arda Turan, André Gomes, Denis Suárez or, now, Coutinho.
The Brazilian star, the most expensive signing in the history of Barça, is still far from offering the benefits provided by Iniesta. The manchego is one of those who always make the right decision.
For this reason, and despite his age, Iniesta is master and lord of his future. He announced that he is leaving Barça but it is still not clear where he will go. The China issue has cooled.
Apparently, the manchego asked for exuberant amounts: 20 million euros net per season . A money that from the Asian giant no longer seem willing to pay.
The Chongqing Dangdai Lifan has admitted to being in dealings with Iniesta, but apparently for commercial reasons. The sale of wines in a big way is going from strength to strength.
Another thing is that the Fuentealbillamoves to play there, and take his whole family with the change of life that implies. That still does not see it clear. The good thing is that you have a choice.
Guardiola wants it
Another very succulent proposal that Iniesta has on the table and values comes from Pep Guardiola . The Catalan coach has always felt a special devotion for Andy . This has been transmitted on countless occasions: before, during and after being a coach of Barça . And he did it recently, recognizing that Iniesta has taught him many things.
The Manchester City also has different people in structure, as Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano, also well known to Iniesta.
That is why they offered him some time ago to be part of the citizen project . With the possibility of playing in the City and, in the near future, go directly to the MLS with his friend David Villa.
The main objective is that in the long run I sign for the New York City, although it would be in Andrés's hands to try a year or two in the Premier. From Manchester, they remind you.
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