Spanish football legend Andrés Iniesta has announced his retirement from the sport at 40 years old. His official announcement is expected on September 8, coinciding with his iconic jersey number.

After training in Dubai with his family, Iniesta decided to end his illustrious career. “I feel like I would like to continue playing football until I feel it’s time to stop. I’ll try to play and also get my coaching qualification to see what the future holds,” he said.

Iniesta’s remarkable career includes:

four Champions Leagues

nine La Liga titles

two Euro Cups

2010 World Cup winner

He also expressed interest in returning to Barcelona. “Obviously, I’d love to return to Barça someday, but I don’t know when or how. We’ll see how things unfold.”

Iniesta’s retirement concludes an era, leaving behind a legacy as one of Spain’s greatest footballers. Fans worldwide celebrate his achievements, anticipating his future endeavors in coaching or potentially returning to Barcelona.