La Liga: Gerard Pique not wanted at Barcelona – Gerard Pique has been told by FC Barcelona and Xavi that he is no longer needed at the club due to his ‘unprofessional conduct’ according to various reports. Gerard Pique has promised to put aside his private life to ‘focus solely’ on football after Xavi said he would be a surplus to the requirements at Barcelona next season. Follow the latest La Liga updates on InsideSport.IN
La Liga: Gerard Pique hits back at Barcelona saying, “If you have guts, sign the world’s best centre-back. He’ll be a sub,” – Reports
- Xavi told former team-mate Gerard Pique he is no longer needed at Barcelona
- The defender is unwanted as a result of numerous issues away from the pitch
- He has promised to put aside his private life to focus solely on football next term
- Pique also insisted he will be Xavi’s first choice defender despite his comments
- The 35-year-old went on to criticise Joan Laporta for hinting at transfer arrivals
Xavi has made it clear to Piqué that he doesn’t consider him as a starter in the team for the next season. Piqué on the other hand is willing to stay at the club, lower his salary and fight for his place in the team. [md] pic.twitter.com/m5nMwTkNnY
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La Liga: Gerard Pique hits back at Barcelona
The Spanish international was told he had no future at the club two weeks ago due to his unprofessional conduct off the field and his deteriorating physical condition.
However, Pique has hit back at Barcelona president Joan Laporta for suggesting the club needed to bring in a top-level defender – claiming he will be Xavi’s first choice despite the manager’s comments.
The 35-year-old has also hit out against Laporta for hinting at the arrival of a ‘top-level defender’ by saying they would only be used as a substitute.
He reportedly said: ‘I’ll be a starter. If you have the guts, bring the best central defender in the world, who will come as a substitute.’
La Liga: Gerard Pique is no longer needed at the club due to ‘Unprofessional Conduct’
According to Spanish news outlet SPORT, Xavi’s main concern with his former team mate is his multiple business interests off the pitch, and it is also believed that the Catalan club owe Pique an estimate of £34.3 million in wages. But director of football Mateu Alemany will look to convince the defender to settle for less than he is owed.
Pique returned to the club in 2008, after leaving Manchester United. Since then, he has won three Champions League, eight La Liga titles, three Club World Cups, seven Copa del Rey trophies, six Spanish Super Cups and three UEFA Supercups. He has also scored 53 goals during his time with the club.
La Liga: Gerard Pique hits back at Barcelona saying, “If you have guts, sign the world’s best centre-back. He’ll be a sub,” – Reports
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