Published 09:22 IST, July 23rd 2023
Andres Iniesta agrees to terms with Inter Miami, to reunite with Lionel Messi - Reports
Reports: Andres Iniesta has signed terms with MLS club Inter Miami, where he will play alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
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World Cup champion Andre Iniesta, a former player for Barcelona, is w a free nt after leaving Vissel Kobe in Japan. Even though he is 39 years old, re are reports that he could sign a two-year deal with Inter Miami. Messi scored match-winning goal on his debut in Leagues Cup clash against Cruz Azul.
3 things you need to kw
- Messi and Busquets have already made ir debuts for Miami
- Jordi Alaba’s signing is confirmed
- Iniesta and Luis Suarez are reported to join MLS side too
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What did Tata Marti say about Andres Iniesta’s arrival?
(Andres Iniesta during his time in Japan, Im-AP)
Tata Marti, manr of Inter Miami, was questioned regarding potential of deal. Marti previously collaborated with Iniesta while serving as Barcelona's manr in 2013–14 season. Marti, however, opted to be vague in his response and withhold much of information.
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Iniesta is one of best players and best people I have ever coached. thing more to say,
seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is star of Inter Miami's impressive roster-building efforts this season. y also bought Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. squad is currently considering a deal for Luis Suarez, who is currently playing for Gremio in Brazil but has been linked to a move to US. Andres Iniesta, toger with Messi and Busquets, would be third 'franchise' star at DRV PNK Stadium if he joined team in Florida.
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When does Andres Iniesta intend to retire from professional football?
Former Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta has agreed to join MLS team Inter Miami, according to Offsider in Spain. He will be able to play alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, reuniting with some of his former teammates. Iniesta left Europe in 2018 to play for Vissel Kobe in Japan's J1 League.
He has intentions to quit football anytime soon, as he told reporters in May:
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I want to keep playing football. I feel like I am capable of still playing,
Iniesta had an illustrious career at Barcelona, winning four Champions League and nine La Liga titles in over 400 matches. 39-year-old has voiced his desire to continue playing football and is er to reunite with Messi and Busquets and Alaba.
09:22 IST, July 23rd 2023