Andres Iniesta signs with UAE's second-tier club Gulf United for his first coaching job
- On Monday, Spanish football icon Andres Iniesta signed with United Arab Emirates club Gulf United as a coach, marking his first step into management after retiring from professional play.
- Two years after retiring from his playing career with Emirates Club in 2024, Iniesta returned to football in a coaching capacity while pursuing his Pro Coaching Licence.
- Iniesta is widely recognised as one of Barcelona and Spain's finest players, having made 674 appearances for the Catalan club and winning World Cup 2010, Euro 2008, and Euro 2012.
- "Gulf United FC feels like the perfect place to begin this new chapter," Iniesta said, emphasizing his commitment to developing young players with patience and genuine care.
- Aiming to grow as a coach, Iniesta intends to gain real experience and earn his Pro Licence, aligning with Gulf United's reputation for developing young talent.
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The legend of Barça landed in Dubai, in the second division.
Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta will be the head coach of Gulf United, which plays in the second-strongest league in the United Arab Emirates.
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June 2 : Former Barcelona and Spain player Andres Iniesta has been appointed head coach of Gulf United, the United Arab Emirates second-tier club said.Iniesta was at the heart of the Spain and Barcelona midfield during a period of sustained success for both teams in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and scored
Andres Iniesta was appointed coach Monday of the Gulf United FC team, which evolves into the second division of the United Arab Emirates championship.
It will be the first experience as Iniesta coach while getting a new senior license
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