"Pique had long wanted to separate" - Journalist unearths crucial information on Barcelona defender's split with Shakira

Gerard Pique and Shakira's separation after a 12-year-long relationship remains a hot topic in the media and new information is being unraveled daily. As reported by journalist Lorena Vazquez (via La Republica), the Barcelona star had decided to call it quits while the Latin superstar wanted to work on the relationship.

According to Spanish newspaper 20minutos, the couple eventually decided to part ways and released a statement after the Colombian singer unsuccessfully tried to mend their relationship twice.

Before the two confirmed their split, there were rumors surrounding their recent living conditions. Reports suggested that she had caught Gerard Pique cheating and that he was living alone in an apartment in Barcelona.

Journalist Lorena Vazquez claimed that the rumors were true and that Pique had long wanted to separate. She told Ya es Mediodia (via La Republica):

"Pique had wanted to separate for a while, but not Shakira. "I can't say exactly what relationship Pique has with this girl, but I do know that it made Shakira feel bad."

As per the aforementioned La Republica report, Pique is seeing a 22-year-old in Barcelona. She is rumored to be a student working as an event hostess in the city.

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Shakira had dropped a hint regarding her relationship troubles with Gerard Pique in her latest single 'Te Felicito'

Gerard Pique and Shakira started dating in 2010 but never married. The pair have two children together, Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven. They confirmed their separation on June 4 in a statement to EFE. 20minutos reported that the 'Waka-Waka' famed singer twice tried getting back with Pique but things didn't work out.

As per El Periodico, the lyrics of her latest single, 'Te Felicito', released in May, might have been a reflection of the situation the 45-year-old went through in her relationship with Pique. As per the translation provided by La Vanguardia, the verse of the song reads:

"To complete you I broke into pieces"

"They warned me, but I didn't listen"

"I realized that yours is false"

"It was the straw that overflowed the glass"

"Don't tell me you're sorry"

"That seems sincere but I know you well and I know you're lying"

"I congratulate you, how well you act."

"of that I have no doubt."

On the pitch, Pique has been struggling with fitness issues and played 27 games for Barcelona in the 2021-22 La Liga campaign. He will look to put his personal problems aside and head into the new season with a fresh outlook.