After five years in Japan, Andres Iniesta left Vissel Kobe on a free transfer to join Emirates FC last summer. The iconic midfielder signed a one-year contract until 2024 with an option to extend for another year, indicating his desire to continue playing despite nearing forty.
However, the Middle Eastern side are facing a tough time, sitting at the bottom of the league table with only nine points after 17 games, edging closer to relegation.
The EFC president, Youssef Al-Batran, claimed that should relegation to the second tier actually occur, he will offer Iniesta a coaching position at the club.
It's hard not to draw parallels with Xavi's journey, who similarly took over the Qatari Al Sadd he played for after Barca, before returning to Catalonia two years later.
Perhaps we'll witness Iniesta's return to Camp Nou in a coaching capacity one day too?
