Iniesta to leave Barcelona at the end of the season

Andres Iniesta has announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

The Spain international, 33, came through the youth system with the club and turned professional in 2001.

He has enjoyed a glittering career for club and country, and said today: "This is my last season here."

Iniesta's emotional press conference was witnessed by a number of members of the Barca first team.

He has won eight LaLiga titles with the club and four Champions Leagues, and scored the only goal as Spain beat Holland to win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

"I want to thank my team-mates," he said.

Iniesta has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League when his time at Barcelona ends.