Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is heading for China at the end of the season, according to Catalonia media outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The Spanish maestro has been heavily linked to a move from Barcelona to Chinese Super League in 2018, just like his former teammate Javier Mascherano.
Mundo Deportivo claims that Iniesta has received four 'astronomical' offers from China and decided to accept one of them. However, Iniesta hasn't signed anything yet.
Iniesta will turn 34 in May and it is reported that he dosen't want to stay at Barcelona as an unimportant player. He will announce his decision by April 30th.
Back in January, when Javier Mascherano left Barcelona for China, Iniesta had the same opportunity to leave. But he decided to keep playing with the Blaugrana team to win more titles at Camp Nou, just as another Barcelona legend Xavi did in 2015.
Despite his age, Iniesta is still one of the most outstanding midfielders in the world - starting 30 games for Valverde's side this season.
Iniesta is weighing up the pros and cons of the decision. He has something on the table from Tianjin Quanjian in the Chinese Super League. His people have held various meetings on the issue and after Easter there will be a meeting which could be definitive. Iniesta's doubt is that he still feels a very important player at Barcelona. He is an undisputed starter.
Tianjin want Iniesta after the World Cup, but there is another possibility. Maybe Iniesta will decide to stay until January, playing for Spain at the World Cup and helping Barca at the start of the season - until Arthur is ready to come in.
real madrid era
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This is a news that will make millions of Barca fans cry.. The legend should retire at Barca this is my and everyone's wish... Pls God make Iniesta stay!! Legendary man!
FCBARCELONA_MESSI10
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He Will Never Leave Barca!!!!! He Will Be At Barcelona Until He Retire
Abdik
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I really wish the rumors on Iniesta and Modric are fake. These too respectable classy midfielders are destined to play for only Laliga, I wouldn't want em to play for any other club. 😭 😭
Abdelfattah47
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Barca fans when they hear that Iniesta is planning to go to China in the next summer 😂😂😂
Aruj_17
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Didn't he sign a life time contract???
Robertamber
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Didn't he sign a life time contract???
yeah it could be just a reporter saying what ever he wants like most reporter's but time will tell I understand that he said he didn't want to be a under rated player for barca as he gets older but I think he has two good season's left in him and should stay there and then retire.
AftabNaushad
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Unimportant player?? god these media are bunch of fools to say the pivot of barca midfield to be considered as unimportant
Roccpt
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This news will make Barca fans Cry. Although he is the oldest in his team he is ane of the most important. He is the playmaker of Barcelona. And even the Captain of the Bulgarian team. A true legend he is... He should retire at Barca.
dennyx
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After 90 minutes of heated play at Camp neu .. I too had to yield to Barcelona. They are just good. Weldon Chelsea am sure arsenal would have Conceded more...
karrijay
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he is the hero in football app
Daobkuz
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he can still play at a very good level but Barcelona wants a younger player,so I think he will be gone at the end of the season.
Zuoadist
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unimportant but the last game they played which was against Chelsea he held the CAPTAIN band and played for almost the entire game⚽️🤔
AsiriIndika04
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Andres Iniesta becoming first Barcelona n Spain player to win golden foot Iniesta is Harry potter He makes Magic, and it's difficult to find another Really Good player for Spain and Barcelona We are all days respect youuu Good luck for your future Barcelona and Spain legand Don Andres Iniesta❤❤❤🔥🔥👌
Fc-Link
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Brings Me to Tears But He had an amazing Career With Barca He was a Player maker a unique Part of this wonderful Team and all around Legend Andrés Iniesta You won't be Forgoten I wish You the Best of Luck in Your Life See ya Champ[Rose][Rose][Rose]
nuedikty
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i think Barcelona still need this person for more perphormance, despite the age Iniesta still is Good, he is supposed to retire in Bulgarian team and His teammates still need him , their captain.
Ibn2018
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No matter how it is Iniesta will be in our heart and we will always love him no matter club he will. we are barca not for one player but for more than that ##barca forever##
Luis_azr
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We all saw this coming it was just a matter of time but it's time to say enjoy the games he will play with FCB one of the greatest in history is going to leave one of the greatest clubs El Clasico is not going to be the same. No game is going to be the same, but every legend has to make a choice and we should respect that thank you Ineasta
Robertamber
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He should stay at barca and retire there but the cash that China are throwing around for these player's that are at retirement age can't be left alone the temptation of over a hundred million for a four year contract is to much to pass up. These footballer's just won't to keep playing for as long as they can in front of thousands of there supporters and Media the money will always be there in such a big sport all over the world.
Futbolista
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Yes, buddy! That’s what I wrote in the previous article about him maybe going to China (and got a hot comment for it!). I am going to be so sad if it happens, but HE DID SIGN A LIFETIME CONTRACT, so maybe he will not leave! Good luck to this magician!
MangJou
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Ples dont cos Luka Modric ll be lonely😂😂😂😂
SuperStarBish
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If I put myself in Iniesta's position, I may understand that being 34 in May and playing at Barca with that kind of intensity in training and in games is very difficult. You can see now that his body is not responding well to the rhythm of the game. The talent and the mentality is there for all to see but the physical fitness is eluding him bit by bit. So it's very logical to move to a league of lower intensity more so when the pay package is fat. On the other hand (from the fans perspective) I may prefer to see him settle for a more reserved role in the team and those coming up from La Masia settle well. But whatever decision he makes, I will accept it with all my heart. He is forever a legend for the whole football world