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Official: Iniesta Buys Euro Club After Retirement

Official: Iniesta Buys Euro Club After Retirement

TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Andres Iniesta speaks to prior to the preseason friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami at National Stadium on February 07, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

FC Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has purchased a club in Europe after retiring from professional football.

The 40-year-old announced his retirement from professional football last month, having last featured for United Arab Emirates outfit Emirates Club.

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After a memorable playing career, Iniesta has now bought Danish third-tier club Helsingor.

The World Cup winner becomes a co-owner after his sports management company NSN reached an agreement with Swiss investment group Stoneweg complete the purchase.

 "After playing as a professional, it motivates me a lot to start this new phase of my life, bringing my experience to a club like FC Helsingor, the first project in an exciting alliance between NSN and Stoneweg," Iniesta said, as per Goal.

"It's a fantastic opportunity to get to know football in a different way".

The Danish club will now b hoping to move up the divisions in the coming years, as they aim to reach the SuperLiga.

"The goals are to see the team improve year after year, to develop academy players, to enhance facilities, and to make people feel proud of their team," Iniesta said to Danish channel TV2.

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