Former Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has admitted he never thought his final day as a professional footballer would come after officially announcing his retirement.

Iniesta chose October 8 as the date to officially announce his retirement from professional football. As it was the number he wore both with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Where he enjoyed great success.

“I never thought this day would come. I couldn’t even imagine it.”

“Yes, every tear we shed is a tear of emotion and pride. Not a tear of sadness, but a tear of a little boy from a small town like Fuente Alvilla who dreams of becoming a footballer.”

“And we achieved this through hard work, sacrifice. Never giving up and staying true to the values ​​that matter in life,” the 40-year-old Iniesta said.

Iniesta ended his professional football career at the age of 22 after playing for his final club. Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates. With his most ยูฟ่าเบท successful spell at Barcelona where he won a staggering 29 trophies. Including nine La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.

Iniesta won nine La Liga titles with Barça, four Champions League titles, six Copa del Rey crowns, two Super Cups and three Club World Cups, many of them alongside Xavi Hernández, a rival for the accolade of being described as the best Spanish footballer of all time.