From Spain: Pique set to retire next season to run for Barcelona presidency

28 dic 2018

Gerard Pique may decide to hang his shoes at the end of the 2019/2020 season, a few months after celebrating 33 years. This news was reported by Mundo Deportivo, Catalan newspaper very close to the Blaugrana environment.

The reason for this choice is that the former Manchester United centre-back wants to run for the presidency of Barcelona and wants to hive time to get ready. The next elections are scheduled in 2021 when Josep Maria Bartomeu's mandate expires.

Pique dreams of replacing the current president of the club. The defender already has his coach, or better coaches, in his mind for the future of Barcelona: the former teammates of many triumphs at the Nou Camp Xavi and Iniesta, together at the Barcelona helm.