Gerard Pique has been spotted publicly with his new student girlfriend who works for him less than three months since his split from pop superstar Shakira.
The high-profile couple announced the end of their 11-year marriage in June and Pique has now been seen in public with his new girlfriend, Clara Chia Marti. The two were pictured kissing at the Summerfest Cerdanya festival in Catalonia.
The images were captured in a video taken by Spanish media outlet Socialite. The report adds that a source close to Shakira’s family claims she is 'very angry at seeing the father of her children with his girlfriend in public' as a result of an alleged pact between the two in which they had agreed they would not appear in public with their partners during the first year since the breakup.
Presenter Laura Roige narrated: “I am excited, it is evident that there is a relationship. I have seen a lot of love, it will hurt Shakira a lot, because this is a Gerard Pique that we have never seen. I have never seen him like this with the singer.”
Pique and Shakira first met when Pique was on set for the video for Shakira's official 2010 World Cup single 'Waka Waka' before entering a relationship later that year. They share two children, sons Milan and Sasha.
Chia Marti, a 23-year-old PR student, works for Pique's sports and media investment group Kosmos and the pair have allegedly met while working on events together.
The couple had reportedly grown closer and have been dating for months but have been trying to keep it "quiet" due to Pique's recent break-up with the Latin singer.
A brief statement, released by the singer’s communication agency, confirmed the pair’s split in June : “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
Shakira hinted at disharmony between the pair in her recent hit 'Te Felicito' with Rauw Alejandro, with the 45-year-old singing: "To complete you I broke into pieces; I was warned, but I didn't listen; I realised that yours is false; it was the drop that overflowed the glass; Don't tell me you're sorry, that sounds sincere, but I know you well and I know you're lying."
Pique's football career at Barcelona has recently been in question due to a succession of injury issues - although he still managed to make 39 appearances for the Blaugrana in the 2021-22 campaign.
However, according to reports in Spain he has no intention of hanging up his boots yet and still has two years left on his deal at Camp Nou. The 35-year-old has been tipped as a future club president.
Mirror Football has contacted Shakira's representatives for comment.
