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Andrés Iniesta is reportedly on the verge of taking his first step into a coaching career. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the former Barcelona midfielder is close to taking the helm at Gulf United, a Dubai-based club competing in the UAE's second division, with only the official announcement pending.
The World Cup winner with the Spanish national team is expected to succeed fellow Spaniard David Iglesias. This move will mark Iniesta's debut experience in a managerial role.
Founded in 2019, Gulf United approaches the final stretch of the championship in a comfortable position, currently sitting tenth among 15 teams with four matchdays remaining. The squad boasts several players with experience in European football.
Among the players Iniesta could be managing are Leroy Fer, a former midfielder for clubs like Feyenoord, Norwich, QPR, and Swansea, and Robin Quaison, an ex-Swedish international who played for Mainz, Al-Ettifaq, and Aris Thessaloniki before moving to Dubai.
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