Confirmed: Andres Iniesta signs for Vissel Kobe to help spread J.League in Asia
Midfield maestro signs on for Japanese side after jetting in with club boss Hiroshi Mikitani
Andres Iniesta has signed for Japanese J.League side Vissel Kobe it was announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon in Tokyo.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta joined Japan’s Vissel Kobe on Thursday, the club’s owner Hiroshi Mikitani said, describing him as a “world-class” player.
“I am pleased to announce today that Andres Iniesta will be signing up to play with Vissel Kobe after his historic career at FC Barcelona,” Mikitani told reporters in Tokyo.
“This is a very special day for me. This is a very important challenge for my career,” said Iniesta, set to pocket an estimated annual salary of US$30 million.
“The J-League will hopefully spread in Asia. I’d like to help with that,” added Iniesta.