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Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta buys Danish third-division side Helsingør

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has become co-owner of Danish third-division side Helsingør after hanging up his boots.

The former midfielder, who announced his retirement from the professional game at the age of 40 last month, is looking forward to getting started.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to get to know football in a different way,” Iniesta told the club’s official website.

Iniesta has been visiting the club over the last few days as he gets to know his new side.

He posted on social media: “A great and intense days with the Stoneweg teams in Denmark.