Iniesta: “I want to go back to Barcelona, I start coaching lessons”

He ended his brilliant career at the age of 40 and is now ready for his next professional step in the field of football. Andres Iniesta left active action, however remains in football. He wants to return to Barcelona, while he revealed that he has started coaching classes. “I want to go back to Barcelona, and I don’t just say it to say it, but I think people who made a big contribution to the team should be at the club. It will be a huge pleasure to be able to offer much, as I did when I was a club player,” said the Spanish legend and added: “I’ve started classes for coaching, since I can’t stay away from football”. “I’d like to return to Barça at some point. Not just to say it, but because those who had so much influence, in one way or another, have to be there. When I can do what I did as a player in another role at the Club… I’d be delighted.” — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) For his career he stated: “I cry out of pride and emotion. The Fuentealbilla kid who dreamed of playing football, made it through hard work, sacrifices, effort and never quit. All these are basic principles of my life and I am proud.” Éternel, Iniesta. — FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_fra) Iniesta won nine LaLiga titles with Barcelona, four Champions League titles, six Spanish Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA World Collector Cups, many of them along with Chavi. He made 131 appearances for Spain, scoring the only goal in the 2010 World Cup final for his country to win the Netherlands as he raised the world title for the first time. He also played a key role in winning the 2008 Spain European Championship to overcome a “drying” of 44-year-old trophies and became a tournament player when he successfully defended the title in 2012.