JAKARTA - Barcelona defender Jordi Alba also spoke about Gerard Pique's surprising decision to suddenly retire from the club. Alba, who is also a senior figure in the Blaugrana, said that the Pique would be missed by the team.
Gerard Pique had his last match with the Blaugrana against Almeria in the 2022/2023 La Liga continued week. In Sunday, November 6, Pique started in Barcelona's 2-0 victory.
After the match, Pique was given the opportunity to deliver a farewell speech wrapped in a emotional atmosphere. The 35-year-old player could not even hold back his tears.
After that, Jordi Alba also commented by stating that Pique had done many things for the team. Not only from the aspect of football but also humanity, so his absence in the squad will be felt very much.
“ He leaves his soul in every game. An important part of the dressing room is leaving. We will miss him very much," Alba said, quoted from Metro on Sunday, November 6.
Although Pique left the team, Alba also said that life must continue. Therefore, he asked his colleagues to fight for something important this season so that the trophy could be presented to his colleague.
In addition, Pique had admitted in his statement that separating from the Blaugrana was not an easy decision. According to him, there is a bond of love between him and Barcelona so he always has a great passion when defending Barca on the field.
"I think it's the right time to give us space for each other. I think it's time to separate, and I believe in the future I will return here," he said.
Pique feels he never leaves the Blaugrana. He just needs to try something different. At any time, he has always been part of the Katalan Giant.
Pique defended the Blaugrana for almost 15 seasons, during that period he was recorded to have appeared in 616 matches in various competitions. Pique also contributed 52 goals.
Total Pique has collected 30 trophies, including eight La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns. Pique also won success in the Spanish national team with 102 caps.
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