andres iniesta retired

Andres Iniesta has decided to remove Barcelona. He will leave the Blaugrana uniform when the competition 2017/2018 is over.

"This is my last season here. I thank all my colleagues, "Iniesta said in a press conference held on Friday (4/27/2018) morning local time detik.com reported.

In addition to dozens of journalists, also present in the press conference session the penggawa Blaugrana. Including the president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

The 33-year-old Barca captain repeatedly faltered and appeared teary as he announced the decision to leave the Camp Nou. He was then able to honor a standing ovation from almost all the press conference participants.

Andres Iniesta is a product of La Masia academy. He pioneered a career in Barcelona from the junior level (Barcelona B) in 2001. While his debut in Barca's senior team took place in the 2002/2003 season.

Since becoming a regular Barcelona player in 2004/2005, his position in Barcelona's midfield is irreplaceable. He became an important part of Barca while winning two treble in 2009 and 2015.

Total collected 34 trophies in all competitions (including the Spanish national team), Iniesta is a Spanish player with the title of the most champion. The number of trophies will increase one more if Barcelona can lock the Primera Liga title this weekend.

Not yet known where Iniesta will continue his career. It had been rumored he would accept the proposal of a Chinese club, while others called him reuniting with Josep Guardiola at Manchester City. (Red)