Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique called time on his glittering career on Thursday, saying he will retire from football when La Liga breaks for the World Cup this month.
Pique (35) said in a video posted on social media that Saturday’s league clash with Almeria on Saturday will be his last at Barcelona’s Camp Nou after 14 years with the Catalan giants following his return from Manchester United in 2008.
Barcelona will travel to Osasuna on Tuesday for their final fixture before the November 20th — December 18th World Cup.
“I want to tell you that I’ve decided that now is the time to bring this journey to its end,” said Pique in the video.
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“I’ve always said that there would not be any other team after Barca. And that’s how it will be. This Saturday’s game will be my last at Camp Nou.”
Regarded as one of the best centre backs of his generation, Pique collected 35 trophies during his 18-year career. He won nine league titles in Spain and England, four Champions League trophies, as well as a World Cup and European Championship.
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