"I had planned to play one half with Barca and the other with Vissel"

Andres Iniesta will be in the spotlight on 6th June when Barcelona visit Japan to take on Vissel Kobe in a friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium.

The player from La Mancha took part in a video call with the 'Cules' captain Sergio Busquets, where he gave his thoughts on his penultimate match: "I had planned to play one part with Barca and another with Vissel".

"To enjoy a bit of the old days would be nice. The stadium is where the Olympic Games were held". To which the Catalan giants '5' added: "Let the 'mister' - Xavi Hernandez - play too".

Sergio Busquets showed his admiration for the Japanese fans: "To be able to play against you and, if you can, with you would be spectacular. When we go to Japan, the people are really behind us. Whenever we've been there, whether it's a Club World Cup or on tour, the people there are crazy. It will be special because of everything.

Andres Iniesta made it clear in his farewell appearance at Vissel Kobe that, "at some point" in his life, he would like to return to Barcelona. Moreover, he is not thinking of retirement, but of adding to his legacy in football history.

 

May 28, 2023