Gerard Pique retired from Barcelona after getting pissed off by club President Joan Laporta and coach Xavi Hernandez: Reports
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Even though the 35-year-significance old’s inside the Barcelona setup had decreased this season, the revelation of Gerard Pique‘s retirement this past Thursday nonetheless shocked the fans. Under manager Xavi Hernandez, Pique has fallen to the fifth-choice center-back position. In addition to receiving harsh criticism in the media, his poor performances in a few games resulted in whistles from the crowd.
The seasoned defender made the decision to retire on his own terms amid rumors that the team intended to split parts with him. And according to journalist Sique Rodriguez, Pique departs from Barcelona with a totally ruined relationship with Joan Laporta, the club’s president. The Barça manager repeatedly noted that some players were unwilling to take pay concessions this summer to support the team, likely referring to Pique and Sergio Busquets.
The story claims that Laporta wanted to conduct a joint press conference following the announcement of the retirement, which Pique declined. This might have strained the relationship between the defender and the president.
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Work on Gerard Pique’s presidential campaign for Barcelona has already begun
Last Thursday, Gerard Pique played his final professional game against Almeria, capping off an outstanding career by assisting the squad in a convincing 2-0 victory. Although Pique’s decision to retire seemed sudden, it was actually the result of his recent problems on and off the field. The defender has retired and subsequently “renounced” all financial obligations owing to him by Barcelona, including pay and unpaid fees.
In terms of Pique’s future at Barcelona, though, La Porteria claims that this is not the end of the road. According to the article, the former center back, who has recently achieved success in business, has already begun assembling his campaign squad. His ultimate ambition is to run in the forthcoming Barcelona elections and maybe win the position of club president.
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It won’t be shocking if Pique runs for office at Barça because the defender has been deeply involved in the organization’s internal politics for the past few years. In addition to his influence on the field, the Spaniard owns significant enterprises and had a key role in the agreement between RFEF and Saudi Arabia for the Supercup.
The 35-year-old had already made hints in his farewell speech that his time at Barcelona was far from finished and that he would eventually return to the team. Therefore, if the former Barcelona superstar really does have the goal of becoming the club president, the ensuing few years could be crucial for Pique.
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Ujan Chakraborty
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