Gerard Pique is undoubtedly a Barcelona icon, having performed a major half of their success since 2008, which is when he re-joined from Manchester United. In the previous few days, he spoke on a number of facets in relation to him and the membership.
Talking to Corriere dello Sport (by way of Sport), Pique mirrored on his time enjoying underneath Pep Guardiola between 2008 and 2012.
“We had unimaginable abilities, however essentially the most extraordinary factor was the mixture with Pep. We arrived collectively, me as a participant and him as a coach. There have been Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol, Busquets, all made at La Masia. We had at all times identified one another and all the pieces was pure. On a tactical and strategic stage he’s a genius, he is aware of learn video games, he offers you the mandatory instruments to assault and defend. And within the transmission of the motivational message he’s unattainable, he saved our focus excessive for years.”
Pique retired in 2022, and he now acts as CEO of Kings League. He spoke on the potential for returning to soccer itself, though if he does, it might not be in a day-to-day position.
“Later, maybe, I’ll return to soccer doing one thing totally different. I’m not concerned with being a coach, 20 years of routine has saturated me. I wanted to vary. A few years between Manchester United and Barcelona, enjoying each three days, finally ends up making you saturated. I’ve lovely reminiscences, I used to be fortunate and I gained so much and I fulfilled my dream as a toddler, to play on the Camp Nou.”