Andres Iniesta discusses potential future as Barcelona manager

Andres Iniesta shared his thoughts on potentially managing Barcelona in the future while attending the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on December 28, 2025. The former player, now entering coaching with Gulf United, expressed a desire to return to the club but emphasized that he is not actively pursuing that goal. Iniesta commented that 'destiny will decide' his future in coaching, reflecting on the difference between his previous ambitions as a player and his current enjoyment of the coaching role. He is among several former Barcelona players who have made the transition into coaching.

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