According to Qatari newspaper Al Sharq, one of the biggest clubs in the country has made an offer for the outgoing Barcelona legend.
The path of Andrés Iniesta’s future has taken an important turn. When the 34-year-old announced that he would leave Barcelona at the end of the season, China emerged as his probably destination.
Iniesta could follow Xavi
Yet Chongqing Dangdai Lifan – the club linked with Iniesta – released a statement clarifying that they would be entering in to a commercial partnership with the player, rather than signing him. Japan then emerged as a possible destination, and Australia has also been mentioned.
Qatari newspaper Al Sharq understands that Iniesta could follow his former midfield partner Xavi Hernández from Catalonia to Qatar.
Iniesta has already received an offer from one of the biggest clubs in Qatar, which is currently under consideration. Al Sharq adds that the offer could be very attractive to Iniesta, not just on a financial level, but also commercially and in sporting terms.
Further contact will be made in the coming days in order to the process, but Al Sharq claims that the club in question will guarantee Iniesta the chance of further success in the post-Barcelona stage of his career.
dev_reddy1
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He is a kind of player who will receive offers from all around the world. It doesn't matter if he is 33 or afterwards he is in bad form. He is a class player and that will remain with him forever. I will not be surprised if Barcelona tries to buy him back next summer.
billionon
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Iniesta would need to be the highest paid player in MLS history to convince him to come, especially if the numbers being thrown around are true. I could easily see him getting paid $8-10 million a year, and he would be worth every penny. Would be the most talented player to ever step on an MLS pitch.