Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta retires and plans to formally announce decision on sentimental date
10/01/2024 03:11 AM
ANDRES INIESTA is set to retire from professional football, according to reports.
The legendary midfielder has been without a club since July after his contract expired at UAE side Emirates Club.
And the 40-year-old will announce he is hanging up his boots on October 8, according to Relevo.
It comes after Iniesta teased his future endeavours on his Instagram page.
The Spaniard, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands, posted a video to his social media of him painting onto a mural of himself.
He captioned the post: “COMING SOON. 8, 10, 24,” a date synonymous with his shirt number.
More to follow.
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