Barca tried to get Iniesta back in January

The transfer market ended for Barcelona without any immediate signings, although many players were linked with them, especially in attack.

However, there are things that escape and appear as the days go by: and the latest one is surprising to say the least: according to 'Sport', the Barca bard tried to get Iniesta back.

The Catalan media explained that Barca got in contact with him to sound out his return from Vissel Kobe, the team who he left for in the summer of 2018 after more than 20 years where he grew up and forged his legend with Barcelona.

Barca's intention was for Vissel Kobe to loan him for a few months to complete the 2nd half of the season. However, the deal was really complicated and in the end, it wasn't possible.

35-year-old Iniesta is still under contract for 2 more seasons at the Japanese outfit, who he is the captain of and is a key player. Moreover, he has just won the Japanese Super Cup and is on the brink of making his Asian Champions League debut, so Vissel Kobe weren't willing to get rid of him.

Interestingly, at the end of January, Quique Setién referred to the Spaniard as the legend he would like back. "Iniesta, although he is not yet retired... maybe we will get him back", he joked... or not.

Andrés Iniesta took the call from Barca as something significant. However, the world champion wants to stay in Kobe and when his contract ends, he will be 37, he will decide whether to keep playing or start his coaching career.