Andres Iniesta is set to begin his first managerial role after retiring in 2024. He has reached an agreement to become head coach of Gulf United in Dubai. Iniesta previously stated he wanted to move into coaching and expressed interest in returning to Barcelona in the future. While working on coaching badges, he said his plan is to start coaching soon and that he is completing the Pro license in Asia. He described how coaching changes the way football is watched, noting that there are few secrets and that preparation matters. He emphasized understanding the players available, defining a preferred style of play, and maintaining the mentality to adapt to different situations.
"“My idea is to start coaching soon. I am missing the Pro license, which I am completing here in Asia,” he told reporters."
"“As a coach, you start watching football differently, with a different perspective. The ball still attracts you, but today there are very few secrets. What matters now is preparing myself in the best possible way.”"
"“When you start coaching, you first need to know the players you have and what they can give you. You must have a clear idea of how you want to play, but also the mentality to adapt to the situation.”"
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