Previous reports had suggested that Iniesta was close to agreeing a deal worth £71million over three years with Chongqing. The 33-year-old has rejected Chinese side Chongqing Lifan and is understood to prefer a move Down Under for the lifestyle and an up-and-coming league, says Spanish newspaper Sport. Upon departing the Catalan club, Iniesta said he would not be joining another European club prompting many to believe a move to China, the MLS or the Middle East was on the cards. Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta is keen for a move to Australia's A-League, according to a report from Spain. J-League club Vissel Kobe is also interested in the signing of Iniesta, Cadena Ser report that Japanese side Vissel Kobe will offer Iniesta £22m-a-year, while several other clubs in Asia are likely to be keen for his services now that's it emerged he is unlikely to move to China. The Spanish outlet report Iniesta is considering a move to the J-League side, where ex-Arsenal and Bayern Munich forward Lukasz Podolski is currently playing. The CEO of Barcelona sponsor Rakuten has ties to Wissel is said to have played a major role in negotiations between the two parties.
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