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Iniesta the perfect poster boy for a new generation of talents at Barca

The midfielder announced his decision to quit Camp Nou on Friday, but called for the Blaugrana to put their faith in La Masia

Andres Iniesta really is leaving Barcelona. The news that all of the club's fans did not want to hear became reality on Friday as the player confirmed his departure in a tearful press conference.

The start of a long and painful goodbye had started last Saturday. In the final of the Copa del Rey, Iniesta signed off with a goal and a vintage display, before leaving the pitch to an ovation from fans of both Barca and Sevilla.