Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola still a big fan of Andres Iniesta, whose contract at Barcelona runs out in summer
Nou Camp directors in no rush to secure new deal, but legendary midfielder has massive fan in shape of former boss
BARCELONA are in no rush to renew Andres Iniesta's contract, but Pep Guardiola still thinks the has a lot of football left in him, according to reports in Spain.
The Nou Camp legend has spent his entire career in Catalonia, but admitted he is seriously mulling over his options for the first time.
And AS report he still has a huge fan in the shape of the Manchester City boss.
With the acrimonious departure of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, and the hunt for a big-name replacement, the fact that Iniesta has less than 12 months remaining on his current deal appears to have gone somewhat under the radar.
The 33-year-old was in-and-out of the team last season in Luis Enrique's final year at the Nou Camp.
And the likely arrival of Jean-Michel Seri appears to be pushing the midfielder nearer the exit door.
Barcelona's directors have given the no hint they are looking at opening negotiations over a contract extension.
Former boss Guardiola would welcome him with open arms to City, while Inter Milan who, despite promises of a spending spree, have to watch their outlay this summer, are also keen.
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A move to join former central midfield partner Xavi in Qatar and the MLS are other potential avenues.
Iniesta has been with the club since 1996 — making his senior debut in 2002.
He is one of the longest-serving one-club men still in activity and will likely be disappointed and the lack of respect shown to a player who has given so much to the club.
Last summer, Enrique brought in Andre Gomes as long-term replacement, but the Portugal international has struggled under the weight of expectation.
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