Barcelona legend Iniesta rates the current squad

Former Barcelona and Spain international Andres Iniesta gave his thoughts about the present team despite not playing for the Spanish giants, now playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan. Along with Xavi, who is playing in Qatar, the 34-year-old’s opinion will carry significance at the Catalan club.

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‘The iconic number gave his thoughts in an interview on Barca Tv. “I see a strong team, with important signings, that will compete for every title,” he told Barca TV.

The Spanish midfielder had plenty more to say about all things Barcelona.

 

Signings

 

“Barca have made both young and more experienced signings that will bring depth and character,” he said.

 

His farewell

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“What happened to me over those days was something magical that I’ll never forget. So many incredible, loving gestures that I still look back on today,” he reflected.

 

Captain’s armband

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“It doesn’t matter that I’ve left. Leo [Messi] has always been a captain. The only thing I’ve done is to enjoy him and being captain of Barcelona is a unique experience,” Iniesta admitted.

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Arthur and the number 8 shirt

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“My only advice to Arthur would be to be confident about his game because I think he’s got some very strong attributes. And he’s at the ideal club for his football to grow each year. He’s still a young lad and he’s surrounded by the best people to learn from. Let’s wish him luck and hope he can show his quality and help make the club even better,” he said.

 

Future with Barcelona

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“It’s my home and I would like to somehow be able to give back everything that I’ve learned and done in my time there,” he explained.

 

Weather conditions in Japan

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“I’ve encountered a lot of heat and humidity. Especially at first when you haven’t trained much, you feel that more,” the Spaniard said.

 

The level of the J League

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“It’s a league where you feel that any opponent, even those in the bottom half of the table, can come to your stadium and beat you. And you can beat anyone because it’s such a bold kind of football.”

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