Two months ago, we shared reports that FC Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez fully expected star midfielder Andres Iniesta to sign a new contract with the blaugrana. This all came on the heels of a separate report, courtesy of Don Balon, that New York City FC were prepared to offer a “blank check” to bring Iniesta to the Five Boroughs for a reunion with former club-and-country teammate David Villa.
Iniesta-to-NYCFC really is the transfer rumor that won’t die. And this week, the player himself jacked up the stakes even further.