Andres Iniesta, happy to share the dressing room with David Villa again

Andres Iniesta, happy to share the dressing room with David Villa again

The former Barcelona skipper welcomed the Spanish striker to the club

Former Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta, playing at Vissel Kobe, welcomed David Villa to the club and said he was 'happy' to share a dressing room with him again.

"Welcome to Vissel Kobe, Guaje! Happy to share a dressing room with you again!" wrote Iniesta on Twitter, posting a photo with the Asturian striker, who arrives from New York City in the MLS.

Villa, 36, was announced as Vissel Kobe's new signing on Saturday and spoke at a surprise press conference arranged.

VILLA: INIESTA'S A GREAT FRIEND

"Everyone that I've met at the club has shown me real enthusasim that I've signed and that is really important," said Villa. "Here the player with the best technique and possession play is Iniesta. He's a great friend.

"When the chance came up (to come here) we spoke on the phone and Andres told me very positive things about the team and his life in Japan."