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Barcelona transfer news: Andres Iniesta summer exit makes sense - Guillem Balague
BARCELONA stalwart Andres Iniesta looks to be heading to China, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Andres Iniesta has been linked with a lucrative move to China
The veteran is keeping fans guessing over his next move by refusing to reveal whether he will remain at the Catalan club next season.
Iniesta's contract is up in the summer, and the midfielder has been offered a lifetime deal at the Spanish outfit.
But the 33-year-old has not yet to put pen to paper on the contract, leading to speculation he is preparing to end his 22-year affiliation with Barcelona.
"Every time Andres Iniesta talks he gives new clues as to what he's thinking about for next season," Balague told Sky Sports.
Guillem Balague believes Andres Iniesta is heading a Barcelona exit
Not only does it make a lot of sense personally, but also financially
"I feel his time at Barca is finishing, and every time he is subbed off it's like the fans feel it is the beginning of a big send-off.
"The last words he said was that he has already decided on his future.
"There are enough reasons to believe his future is away from Barcelona and in China.
"Not only does it make a lot of sense personally, but also financially, because he will be getting a huge wage.
Andres Iniesta could be playing his final games for Barcelona
"I think there are about 100 people involved, part-time and full-time, in his bodega locally, so it's not just his future, it's the future of his village Fuentealbilla!"
If this is to be Iniesta's last season at the Nou Camp, it will at least be successful.
Barcelona have all but secured the La Liga title this term, remaining unbeaten in the process.