Andres Iniesta has reportedly decided to lean towards an exit from Barcelona due to the uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi.

Since the start of 2018, Iniesta has been linked with a switch to the Chinese Super League and it has been claimed that the club legend is likely to leave Camp Nou.

However, according to Don Balon, Iniesta has concerns regarding the club's direction if Messi ever decides to depart the Catalan giants.

Journalist Guillem Balague has previously suggested that Messi may look to end his career with Newell's Old Boys - the club where he spent his early youth days - and Iniesta allegedly feels that there are no plans for a future without the Argentine.

Iniesta - who is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks - has made a total of 665 appearances for Barcelona.