Iniesta revealed on Friday in an emotional press conference that he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, putting an end to his 22-year stay at the club.

"This is my last season here," he said earlier on Friday. "I have thought my decision through for a long time.

"For me, Barca is the best club in the world - this club has given me everything.

"It's a very difficult day for me, to be here saying goodbye when I've spent my whole life here at Barcelona.

"A great deal of who I am, is down to Barca and La Masia - I am very thankful to them.

"To all Cules, who have seen me grown as a player, and accompanied me in the good and bad times, thank you."

MESSI PAYS TRIBUTE

A plethora of players around the world have already paid tribute, and now so has Lionel Messi.

The Argentine was one of just a few Barcelona players not present at the emotional press conference, but he has now posted an emotional tribute to the 33-year-old on Instagram.

"Andrés, thank you for all these years of football," he wrote.

"It was a privilege to enjoy this sport by your side and spend so many unforgettable moments together. I wish you all the best in this new stage in sports and in your life.

"You are a phenomenon, inside and outside the court. We will miss you!!!"

The text was accompanied with four pictures of the two celebrating their success together, including two images of the two carrying the Champions League trophy.

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

The football world has been lucky to witness the two play together on the pitch, and Messi's tribute has not disappointed.

INIESTA SPOKE ABOUT MESSI

Iniesta also reserved some words for Messi earlier on Friday.

Although the press conference should have been all about Iniesta, the Spaniard could not help but make reference to Messi - and he did so beautifully.

"For me it has been and always will be an honour and a privilege to have shared a team with him," Iniesta said.

"To be able to share time with him every day and share so many magic moments, because in my opinión there is no-one like him and there never will be."

"I’ve always said that Leo is a fundamental part of this team and its bid to win trophies and so for me as a teammate and a player, to have him by my side has been unique and magic."