“A lot of people have been talking about me in the last few weeks, now I will speak for myself. I never wanted to be a footballer. I wanted to be a Barca player. What would little Gerard think if he knew that all his dreams would come true? That he would win every trophy he set his sights on will he think? That he will become European and world champion?” said Piqué, who started in the starting line-up on Tuesday in the 4:2 win in Pilsen in the last match of the Champions League group.
“I have always said that there will be no other team after Barca, and it will remain so. Saturday’s match will be my last at Camp Nou,” stated the Barcelona native, whose farewell video was supplemented by footage from his childhood. It was touching.
Piqué went through the Blaugrana’s youth selections, but left for Manchester United before signing his first professional contract with the club. He played only 12 league matches for the “Red Devils” between 2004 and 2008, with a brief guest appearance in Zaragoza. In 2008 he returned to Barcelona. Among other things, he won eight titles with the Catalan club and won the Champions League with him three times. He made 102 starts for Spain.
Piqué also became famous for his partnership with Colombian singer Shakira, with whom he has two sons. This June, the famous couple announced their separation after 12 years. However, both were still together this year in Hluboká nad Vltavou.
The long-time supporter of Barcelona also founded the investment group Kosmos, which generously finances the tennis Davis Cup. In addition, Piqué is the owner and chairman of second division Spanish club FC Andorra.
