An Emotional Exit for Andres Iniesta

Fomer Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has opened up over viral images that saw him sat on the Camp Nou pitch on his own following his final appearance.

The Spanish midfielder said goodbye to the club he loved after admitting that he could not continue to play at that level.

That lead to the difficult decision for the player to leave, before a move to the Chinese Super League with Vissel Kobe was announced.

Now, he has opened up over the famous images that took the internet by storm.

‘I’ve played my whole life in Barcelona and saying goodbye isn’t easy. You never really expect so much affection,’ he explained to the Daily Mail. 

‘Sat out on the grass alone after my final game, it was an intimate moment between me and that pitch where I had played so many matches.

‘It was me saying goodbye to my home. Every corner of the Camp Nou has a memory for me: the tunnel, the showers, the locker, everything. It’s brutal.’

‘It’s been emotional, but now to the football and one last challenge.’

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