The 33-year-old confirmed he will leave the Catalan side at the end of the season and his Camp Nou attacking colleague gave him a social send-off
Lionel Messi says it has been a "privilege" to play alongside Andres Iniesta as he thanked the midfielder in the wake of his announcement that he will leave Barcelona.
The Barca captain has spent his entire club career playing alongside Iniesta, winning four Champions League titles while they are just a point away from a ninth La Liga crown, a period the Argentine says he will never forget.
"Andres, thank you for all these years of football," he wrote on Instagram. "It was a privilege to enjoy this sport by your side and have 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, on and off the field. We will miss you!"
After winning the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win over Sevilla in the final, Iniesta and Co. only need a draw from Sunday's game against Deportivo La Coruna to be confirmed league champions.
The Camp Nou outfit will then host Real Madrid and Villarreal before the last game of the season against Real Sociedad, where Barca will hold a special farewell for the World Cup winner.