Iniesta says 'emotional' final may be his last for Barca

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Last Updated : Apr 22 2018 | 9:55 AM IST

Andres Iniesta hinted he may have played his last final for Barcelona after they crushed Sevilla 5-0 to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday.

Barcelona captain Iniesta said he would reveal his future plans "this week" as the 33-year-old weighs up an offer from China that would take him away from his boyhood club.

There was no sign of age catching up with the Spaniard at the Wanda Metropolitano where Iniesta capped a sublime performance by scoring Barca's fourth goal.

He looked tearful as he departed to a standing ovation in the second half, from some Sevilla fans too, before hoisting the Copa del Rey trophy aloft.

"This week I will make my decision (on my future) public but we will always have days like today," Iniesta said.

"I will say what the decision is this week. I think it's a little clear but we will see."
Asked if this was his last final with Barcelona, Iniesta added: "It's a possibility. In a few days I'll make it public and nothing more. Today is a very special and emotional day."
"It would be difficult to find another player to replace him." Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said:
"When I was a player, I would have given my right arm to do what he and Messi do. It's a stroke of good luck to have him."
"We will try to add the League to leave a good taste in people's mouths. It is a day of many emotions and I am very happy." Barca defender Jordi Alba said:

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First Published: Apr 22 2018 | 9:55 AM IST

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