Andres Iniesta set to sign for Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta has said that he will be moving to Japan as he is expected to sign for Vissel Kobe. Iniesta played his 674th and final game for La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday as they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in the final game of the season.

He tweeted on Wednesday evening while pictured on a flight with Vissel Kobe chairman Hiroshi Mikitani, saying: "Heading to my new home, with my friend."

Vissel Kobe has announced a news conference for Thursday where the J-League club are expected to confirm the signing of the midfielder.