Gerard Pique leaves Barcelona as a club icon whose time was laden with silverware and glorious memories, along with controversy and, inevitably, decline.
In this file photo taken on August 15, 2018 Barcelona’s Spanish defender Gerard Pique waves at fans before the 53rd Joan Gamper Trophy friendly football match between Barcelona and Boca Juniors at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. – FC Barcelona’s Gerard Pique has announced his retirement as footballer on Twitter, AFP reports on November 3, 2022.
Out of favour, when Pique has played his performances have come under scrutiny, and his sudden decision has been made to wrest control of the situation, preserving his dignity, before his reputation can degrade. “For months they have talked about me and until now I haven’t said anything, but now I want to be the one to talk to you about myself,” Pique said, taking charge.Pique has never been shy of doing the talking, from wars of words with eternal rivals Real Madrid, neighbours Espanyol, and anyone else who got in his or Barcelona’s way, including Spanish media and even the club’s board.
It is a move certain to garner good will from supporters, which will be remembered in a future bid to become the club’s president, a goal of Pique’s. Pique joined Barcelona at 10 years old but signed for Manchester United and made his professional debut there in 2004, winning a Champions League and Premier League double in 2008.
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