Barcelona great Iniesta, 39, moves to UAE

Barcelona great Iniesta, 39, moves to UAE

Andres Iniesta has joined United Arab Emirates Pro League side Emirates Club on a one-year contract.

The 39-year-old Spain and Barcelona legend arrived in Dubai on Monday ahead of signing his deal.

The veteran midfielder will have an option to extend his stay until June 2025.

Iniesta, who spent the last five seasons playing in Japan for Vissel Kobe, joins Emirates Club as a free agent.

He is eager to have more playing time having clocked just 94 minutes across 18 appearances for Kobe last season.