Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta said he dismissed offers from elsewhere to join Vissel Kobe because they showed they had “trust and confidence” in him.
The 34-year-old completed his move to the Japanese top-flight side after leaving Barca, where he spent 22 years.
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“I had a lot of offers, other clubs showed an interest in me,” said the Spain international, who is reported to be on a $30m (£22.39m) annual salary.
“I chose Vissel Kobe because it was an interesting project.”