'Iniesta to confirm Japan move this Saturday'

'Marca' said that negotiations between Iniesta and the Japanese club are so advanced that the Asian club are hoping to present their newest potential signing on the same day as the Champions League final.

All the speculation and rumours surrounding Iniesta's future could well be silenced in the next few days. There is talk that the midfielder could fly to Japan on Thursday to finalise his contract before returning to Spain to launch what will presumably be his final World Cup bid for glory.

Once in Japan, Iniesta would confirm his signing with Vissel Kobe, and join the likes of German legend Lukas Podolski for the next three seasons, meaning that the ex-Barca star would continue playing to the age of 37.

With the arrival of the legendary midfielder, the Japanese outfit would be seeking to improve their status from a mid-table club, as their wrap up their league in seventh position this campaign.

Iniesta announced his departure at the end of April and Barcelona have honoured the player who has been such as an asset to their squad for over a decade. He played his final game with the 'Azulgrana' on Sunday, in an emotional farewell to the Catalan giants.