He said that the upcoming game against Almeria will be his last at the Camp Nou and that the trip to Osasuna will be his last match for the Catalan club. One of the most decorated football players of all time, the 35-year-old centre-back has made more appearances for Barcelona than any other player. He won a number of titles, including eight LaLiga titles. He said in an emotional video message that there wouldn't be any other teams after Barcelona. Everything has been given to me by football. I have received everything from Barcelona. The culers have given me everything. Gerard Piqué has announced he is leaving FC Barcelona. His final match for the club will be this Saturday at the Camp Nou. pic.twitter.com/Qe41p9ixLA
Now that all of my dreams have come true, I am going to bring this journey to a close.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique)
It was Barcelona who were the first to wish him well and express their gratitude for his years of faithful service, even though social media reacted quickly to the startling news.
A lifetime dedicated to Barça. Thank you, Piqué. pic.twitter.com/ps3wI0RSHO
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 3, 2022
Only after winning the Euro 2012 and 2010 World Cup for Spain did he retire from international football.
Once a champion, always a champion 🇪🇸🏆#FIFAWorldCup | @3gerardpique pic.twitter.com/gQjf1Oix7L
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 3, 2022
He did a great job for Barcelona in the European Championship.
Throwback to when Gerard Pique turned into Lionel Messi 🔥
(via @ChampionsLeague)pic.twitter.com/Xg3Wfp6coL
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 3, 2022
Patrick Kluivert was one of the present and former teammates and opponents who commented under the video message.
Ivan Rakitic was a teammate of Pique at Barcelona.
Carles Puyol took the time to send a message of his own to his old friend.
Gràcies per tot, Geri. Estic en shock. S'ha sigut molt injust amb tu, pocs han defensat la samarreta del Barça com tu ho has fet. Sempre podré explicar que vaig jugar al teu costat, un privilegi. T'estimo amic.❤️ pic.twitter.com/MweMaUnaXD
— Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol) November 3, 2022
"Thank you for everything," Puyol wrote on the social networking site.
Few people have defended the Bara shirt, as you have. I will always say that I played with you. I love you.