Pique intends to honor his contract

At the moment, what Gerard Pique has in mind is to stay at Barcelona until the end of his contract, that is, in June 2024. This is the information that has brought to light the newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' after speculation about both his physical condition and whether he will look favorably on the new salary reduction planned by Joan Laporta to cushion operations such as the possible arrival of Robert Lewandowski.

Injuries have affected the central defender throughout the season that ended last month and that is why he did not enjoy the continuity that he would have enjoyed given the status that his coach, Xavi Hernandez, has given him. They are former teammates when the coach was still a player in the 'Cule' team and they know each other very well.

These problems with his physique are fueling the thought that it may be time to look for a replacement. Even so, he feels strong and faces the next campaign with enthusiasm. It has even come to light that he is considering returning to the Spanish national team for Qatar if Luis Enrique believes he is up to the level.

As an added incentive, the 22-23 season will be the first with Xavi at the helm from the start, so expectations are high. With the help of reinforcements from the winter transfer window, Barcelona have been making progress and have once again qualified for the Champions League. Will they shine again soon?