Gerard Pique was absent from the Barcelona celebrations on Monday after the club secured their first La Liga title in four years this weekend.
The central defender confirmed his retirement from football – a decision that will reportedly save the club £46million – back in November. He made 10 appearances across the campaign, including featuring in six league matches.
It comes amid reports that Pique persuaded the Catalan club to part ways with Lionel Messi back in 2021. Messi joined PSG on a two-year contract that year after ending his career-long association with the Catalan giants. It was a tearful farewell from the Argentine star, who had verbally agreed a new contract with the Blaugrana – but a deal was not possible.
