Iniesta's father: He has a difficult decision, it would be a good moment to leave

Posted Sunday, April 22, 2018 by Marca.com

Barcelona celebrated winning their 30th Copa del Rey on Saturday evening and Andres Iniesta's father, Jose Antonio said afterwards that it would be difficult for him to leave but this would be a good time.

Chongqing is the expected destination for the veteran midfielder should he leave the Blaugrana at the end of the season, although nothing has been confirmed officially.

"He's going to make a difficult decision," he explained in an interview with Cadena SER.

"If he chooses to leave then you have to respect it.

"I think it's a good time for him to take such a tough step and he intends to announce his decision next week."

If Saturday's trip does indeed turn out to be Iniesta's final cup final with Los Cules, then the veteran has signed off in perfect style by scoring a wonderful goal.

"It's good for him to score his first goal in a Copa del Rey final," he admitted.

"Now the match is over, I'm calmer.

"My son has done well, he's played in his style."

In what was a fitting tribute for a player who has given so much to Spanish football over the course of his career, both sets of supporters gave the La Masia graduate a standing ovation when he was substituted, a move which pleased his father.

"Listening to the ovation they have given Andres brought me to tears," he admitted.