David Villa spoke of his delight at being reunited with his former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta after joining Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.
The Spanish striker recently left New York City FC to join the ambitious project of the Japanese club, coached by compatriot Juan Manuel Lillo.
With Iniesta, Villa enjoyed a wealth of success for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, winning just about every trophy possible, including the Champions League and the World Cup.
The 37-year-old striker, after completing his first training session with his new colleagues, made no secret of his joy to be back alongside Iniesta.
"Everything is so much easier when you have a player like Andres behind you," he said.
"I am delighted to be back alongside him.
"Andres is the player who gave me the most joy on a football pitch, thanks to his goal," Villa mentioned, in reference to Iniesta's World Cup winning strike against the Netherlands in 2010.
Villa will also be alongside another world champion, with German striker Lukas Podolski among the ranks at Vissel Kobe.
The trio posed for a photo together after Villa's first training session.
Vissel Kobe begin the new season on 22 February against Cerezo Osaka who are coached by Basque manager Miguel Angel Lotina.
Gyanen
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Wow legends together ♥️
Nkhinlakbou
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wow
WasimRaz
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He is delighted to be back alongside him
Futbolista
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Two legends: REUNITED!
chidesco1
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You mention it already when in their peak but they're not
I know, I just try to imagine it
Vaoclosz
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Imagine podolski, iniesta and villa, linking up when they were at their peak. Too many legends in one training ground
You mention it already when in their peak but they're not
chidesco1
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Imagine podolski, iniesta and villa, linking up when they were at their peak. Too many legends in one training ground
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Imagine the damage they will do to the other clubs in that league two legends reunites, the world will ignite
IsaacsQarterTomorrow
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more goals and assists for sure
janabarca
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once upon a time in Barcelona
Sadat123
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Andres Iniesta the greatest midfielder in the world, the only player who won the MOTM award in CL final, World cup Final and Euro final and David Villa will go down as one of the most technical striker in the history of Football.
25220691(deleted)
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David Villa and Andres Iniesta will make a perfect duo... like they were awesome together in Barça
VanishPrasad
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1 picture with 2 Legends. 🔥🔥🔥 Made in Barcelona 💖 Love them both