The Barcelona boss refused to say whether the midfielder had played his last match for Barca following Saturdays' 5-0 rout of Sevilla
Ernesto Valverde said Andres Iniesta's substitution in Barcelona's Copa del Rey triumph over Sevilla was not a farewell as he paid tribute to the Chinese Super League target.
Iconic Spanish midfielder Iniesta said he will decide on his future "this week" amid links with the CSL after scoring in Barca's 5-0 rout of Sevilla in Madrid Saturday.
Chongqing Lifan – led by former Portugal and Sporting CP head coach Paulo Bento – have reportedly reached an agreement to lure the 33-year-old to China.