Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from football. The historic central defender of Barcelona will close his stage as a professional on November 8 against Osasuna in Pamplona. The farewell in front of his audience at the Camp Nou will take place this Saturday against Almeria. He is expected to be the starter, as revealed by Xavi Hernandez in a press conference.
One says goodbye key part of the best Barcelona of all timewho in recent years had lost his place in the first team.
Why is Gerard Pique retiring?
Pique explained through his publication in networks that he had he fulfilled all the dreams I had as a boyrecalling his European and global dedications, both in the Blaugrana shirt and Red.
“25 years ago I went to Barca. I left and came back. Football has given me everything. Barca has given me everything. You culés gave me everything. And now that this child’s dreams have been fulfilled, I want to tell you that it’s time to close this circle”.
“I always said that after Barca there will be no other team and that’s how it will be. This Saturday will be my last game at Camp Nou. I will be another culé, I will encourage the team and I will pass on the love for Barça to my children.”
“Sooner or later, I’ll be back. See you at Camp Nou. See Barça. Always.”
Colleagues, I have to say one thing. pic.twitter.com/k3V919pm1T
— Gerard Pique (@3gerardpique) November 3, 2022
When will Gerard Pique play his last game?
Everything indicates that Pique’s last game will be the Saturday, November 5, when Barcelona host Almeria. This will be it The last home game of the Catalans before the World Cup break and although they will visit Osasuna on Tuesday 8 November, it is likely that the goodbye in front of the public culé.
How many titles did Gerard Pique win in his career?
Gerard Pique won 30 titles in his Barcelona careerit breaks down as follows: eight times in La Liga, seven Copa del Reys, six Spanish Super Cups, three Champions Leagues, three European Super Cups and three Club World Cups.
The Spanish also won four titles with Manchester United: Premier League, League Cup, Community Shield and Champions League.
To this must be added two titles with the Spanish National Teamsuch as the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship, in addition one with the under-19 teamwith which he won the European Championship in the category in 2006.
Overall won by Gerard Hammered 37 titles in his club and national team career (one of them in the under-19 category).
How was it and what happened to Gerard Pique’s contract?
Pique was under contract until June 2023. But according to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, the same will be cancelled from the days after his withdrawal and therefore, Barcelona will not have to pay him the agreed salary for next year.
Following Gerard Pique’s decision, his contract will be terminated next week with immediate effect. He will waive the remainder of his contract until June. 🚨🔵🔴 #Pique
“Sooner or later, I’ll be back here at Barca,” he added about his future. pic.twitter.com/PFpNKL9hMa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 3, 2022
