{
  "id": 13048116,
  "title": "Andres Iniesta addresses Barcelona managerial dream and possibility of coaching Pedri: ‘Would be a pleasure’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/andres-iniesta-addresses-barcelona-managerial-dream-and-possibility",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/andres-iniesta-addresses-barcelona-managerial-062500515.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andres Iniesta has expressed that managing Barcelona's Pedri would be a pleasure, hinting at a potential future reunion between two influential Barcelona midfielders whose playing styles have drawn comparisons for decades. Iniesta, who is now managing Gulf United FC in Dubai, has not entirely ruled out the possibility of managing Barcelona in the future, although he emphasized that there is no urgency to make this ambition a reality just yet. When asked about the possibility of working with Pedri, Iniesta confirmed that it would be a pleasure, noting that it would be a remarkable thing for a player as talented as Pedri to admire him. Iniesta has previously praised Pedri, highlighting his ability to make complex actions appear effortless. Iniesta also addressed the possibility of becoming Barcelona's manager, stating that he is not worried about it and is not in any hurry to take up that role. For now, Iniesta is focusing on his new coaching position, which has not been successful so far, with him losing both of his games so far.",
  "summary": "Andres Iniesta has admitted that coaching Pedri would be a pleasure, offering a glimpse into a possible future reunion between two Barcelona midfielders whose playing styles have drawn comparisons for...",
  "key_points": [
    "Andres Iniesta says managing Barcelona's Pedri would be a pleasure.",
    "Iniesta hints at potential future reunion with Pedri.",
    "Iniesta not in hurry to become Barcelona's manager."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iniesta's openness to managing Barcelona and potentially coaching Pedri suggests a future reunion between the two Barcelona greats could be on the cards, should Iniesta's managerial ambitions shift from his current focus.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}