Manchester United have paid tribute to former defender Gerard Pique as he prepares for his final match before retirement.
The Barcelona centre-back announced the shock decision to hang up his boots mid-season. He will say his goodbyes following Saturday's game against Almeria at Camp Nou.
He said: "I've always said that there would not be any other team after Barca. And that's how it will be. Football has given me everything. Barca has given me everything. You, Culers [the fans], have given me everything and now that all that kid's dreams have come true, I want to tell you I have decided that now is the time to bring this journey to its end."
Pique joined United in 2004 and helped them win the Premier League and Champions League. He then returned to Barca in 2008, the club where he was developed as a youngster, and would go on to win almost everything there is to win.
He would help Barca claim eight La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues, whilst he also tasted glory at international level, lifting the World Cup and European Championship with Spain.
A lengthy article on United's website signed off with: "All at United would like to wish Gerard well in his retirement."
jezabdnpyz
0
You mean with this beautiful comment, you didn't understand anything from it. Smh
Thanks.., Bruz 🤜🏻🤛🏻
boxer
0
No one will ever forgive Barca for disrespecting it's legends Messi left in a similar way Dani Alves also left in a similar way now pique who has even refused a farewell speech 😭😭😭😭 we as Manchester united wish u a peaceful lay down of tools😘😘😘
Refuse the farewell speech??
ClaytonBosha
3
one heart to our former supar star as well as a living legend..we salute you
Ineznik
4
No one will ever forgive Barca for disrespecting it's legends Messi left in a similar way Dani Alves also left in a similar way now pique who has even refused a farewell speech 😭😭😭😭 we as Manchester united wish u a peaceful lay down of tools😘😘😘
Ineznik
1
so painful and emotional
isofadaik87
0
Epl new heaven for Spanish coaches He don’t deserve it from man utd, he disrespected a club that stood for him in his formative years, during our two Championships league finals. Never acted like a player who dawn the jersey for once.
He'd forgotten all about the club. The reason? Confusing
yaydeilmo
0
Mëntör11
0
Epl new heaven for Spanish coaches He don’t deserve it from man utd, he disrespected a club that stood for him in his formative years, during our two Championships league finals. Never acted like a player who dawn the jersey for once.
Never thinking he started from somewhere 🤔🫠
Zuzcelopuy
1
Epl new heaven for Spanish coaches He don’t deserve it from man utd, he disrespected a club that stood for him in his formative years, during our two Championships league finals. Never acted like a player who dawn the jersey for once.
Keney_G
1
what exactly is your point
You mean with this beautiful comment, you didn't understand anything from it. Smh
pimcimnpz
0
when is the date
jezabdnpyz
0
what exactly is your point
If You Didn't Get It.., You Never Will. [Crylaugh] Have A Nice Day Then
hesaeikpuy
1
Gerard Pique Could Have Turned Out To Be One Of United's Best Centre-Back In History But Timing Was Not Right For The Spanish 🇪🇸 Back Then. With Rio Ferdinand And Nemanja Vidic In Their Prime During That Era.., SAF Simply Can't Replace Either One Of The Them For Pique. Time Wait For No Man.., Pique Has To Move On. United's Loss Is Barcelona's Gain.
what exactly is your point
ManUnited-Red
5
Barca miss treat their legends
jezabdnpyz
3
Gerard Pique Could Have Turned Out To Be One Of United's Best Centre-Back In History But Timing Was Not Right For The Spanish 🇪🇸 Back Then. With Rio Ferdinand And Nemanja Vidic In Their Prime During That Era.., SAF Simply Can't Replace Either One Of The Them For Pique. Time Wait For No Man.., Pique Has To Move On. United's Loss Is Barcelona's Gain.
ebruba
5
one love to our former legend