The Barcelona star has revealed the shock decision by publishing a videon on his Twitter account.
Gerard Pique has announced his decision to retire from football after Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga match against Almeria.
The Barcelona legend leaves Camp Nou after spending 14 years at the club.
The announcement comes amid various reports claiming Luis Enrique hasn’t included Pique and Sergio Ramos in his Spain squad for the World Cup.
The Barca midfielder published a video on his Twitter account, confirming he will play his last game for Barcelona on Saturday.
The Catalans face Almeria in their next La Liga game at Camp Nou, bidding farewell to one of the greatest defenders in the club’s history.
Following a move from Manchester United in 2008, Pique quickly established himself as a cornerstone of Barcelona’s backline.
He played alongside the likes of Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano, becoming a club legend during Barca’s golden years in the 2010s.
Pique ends his football career after winning four Champions League titles, the Premier League trophy, eight La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey cups, and the World Cup.
With his unexpected retirement, Pique once again dominates the headlines in Spanish media, something that he’s constantly dealt with since marrying Colombian singer Shakira in 2011.
The couple confirmed they had separated earlier this year, with various reports claiming the Spaniard had cheated on his former wife.
Personal life issues and game time struggles at Barcelona seem to have forced Pique to hang his boots at 35 years old.
Let’s see how his mid-season departure will affect Barcelona, who are currently dealing with an injury crisis at their defensive line.
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