The UAE football club announced on Wednesday the signing of veteran Spanish star Andrés Iniesta on a free transfer. The President of Emirates Club, Yusuf al-Batron, stated during the reception of the former Spanish international player: "Negotiations with the player began three weeks ago and were successful. Congratulations to the UAE league for having a star of Iniesta's caliber." He revealed that more details about the transfer would be shared in a press conference held by the newly promoted club to the first division later on Wednesday.
Iniesta is known for the peak of his career at Barcelona, where he joined in 1996. He rose to the first team in 2002 and later formed a fantastic trio with his compatriot Xavi Hernandez and Argentine Lionel Messi, leading the Catalan team into a golden era. Iniesta won 32 titles with Barcelona, including the Champions League 4 times and La Liga 9 times.
