Former Spain worldwide Andres Iniesta will depart Vissel Kobe halfway by the present J.League season, the Japanese membership stated on Thursday.
The former Barcelona midfielder, who turned 39 earlier this month, joined Kobe in 2018 after a glittering profession on the Catalan membership the place he received 30 trophies. He additionally received the World Cup and back-to-back European Championships with Spain.
“We regret to announce the departure of Andres Iniesta from our club,” Kobe stated in an announcement.
“For five years since joining, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Iniesta, who has made significant contributions to Vissel Kobe.”
Iniesta will depart Kobe after its residence match towards Consadole Sapporo at Noevir Stadium on July 1. The membership is three factors clear after 14 video games.
He has made 133 appearances for Kobe thus far, successful the 2019 Emperor’s Cup and the Japanese Super Cup in 2020.
