Barcelona center-back Gerard Piqué explained that “if there was a moment” when he considered leaving Barça, it was in “the last season with Pep Guardiola” as coach, 2011-2012.
“I reached a significant point of tension with him, and the wardrobe in general. The rivalry with José Mourinho wore out a lot and Pep wanted to have absolute control of everything that happened ”, said the player in ‘La Sotana’, a humorous program about the current situation of Barça.
And he added on the subject: «I started dating Shakira and the relationship with him changed. I had a lot of pressure, I felt that in training I had to do everything perfect. But he pointed out that “now the relationship is perfect.”
On the other hand, asked if Josep Maria Bartomeu has been the worst president of Barça, Piqué considered that “he is not able to say if he has been the worst.” But he admitted that of those he has lived “it has to be close” to being so.
In addition, Piqué defended his teammate, Samuel Umtiti, who has been whistled by his fans during this start of the season for not wanting to leave the Barça club. «He is complying with all obligations. People have to be empathetic to the player. Samu’s attitude is impeccable, he trains hard, ”he explained. EFE (HN)