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It's been five years since Andres Iniesta left FC Barcelona in tears after over 15 years at Camp Nou.
Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta was reduced to tears as he announced plans to leave Japan this summer.
Iniesta will say his goodbyes to his club Vissel Kobe and their fans after five years at the club.
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The 39-year-old joined the club in the summer of 2018 after he left his boyhood club Barcelona and LaLiga.
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"It's a very emotional day after so many years," Iniesta said in a press conference to announce his departure.
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"I tried to give my best on and off the pitch. I am very proud of that. "I was made to feel welcome here from the first day."
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Iniesta was left emotional and in tears which was also the case when he announced he would leave Barcelona in 2018 after 16 years at the club.
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No plans to retire yet
With his time at Kobe coming to an end due to lack of playing time, the Spain World Cup hero is not ready to hang his boots yet despite being 39.
According to him, while he has no idea where his next destination is, he is not looking to retire yet and wants to keep playing.
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"I have to tell you the truth, I don't know,” Iniesta said when asked which club he will be playing for next.
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"I want to keep playing football,” he added. “I feel like I am capable of still playing. But as this chapter closes, we'll see what's possible. I want to finish my career on the pitch playing, and this is what I'm hoping to do."
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Iniesta has made just three substitute appearances this season for Vissel Kobe in the Japanese J.League.
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