Spain and Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career.
The 35-year-old posted on Twitter, “Saturday’s match (against Almeria) will be my last at the Camp Nou.”
The veteran defender bows out with three Champions League titles for his childhood club and the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain.
“I wanted to tell you that I’ve decided the moment has come to end this journey. There’s no other team after Barca.
“I’m going to become a super fan, I’ll be supporting the team and pass on my love for Barca to my son. And sooner or later, I’ll be back,” he concluded.
Arriving at the Camp Nou aged 10 Pique left his home city for Manchester United’s academy in 2004, winning a first Champions League trophy under then manager Alex Ferguson in 2008.
He then returned to Catalonia, helping Barca to eight La Liga crowns, seven Copas del Rey, and three Champions League titles in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
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