In Spain, they assure that Gerard Pique is not in the plans of Xavi Hernández in Barcelona

Barcelona’s future appears with one of their figures off the list. This, because as they pointed out in Spain, Gerard Pique is not in DT Xavi Hernández’s plans for the Azulgranas’ next seasons .

As indicated sport this happens after the coach and defender held a meeting where the player was told he was not going to be considered for the following season, based on the physical issues he has had in recent months, as well as unprofessional behavior off the pitch .

“The meeting was tough because Xavi spoke clearly to the Blaugrana captain. At no time has he questioned his footballing value (he considers that he continues to have undeniable qualities), but he wondered about his ability to physically withstand such a demanding season as the one ahead. at Barca. Although the main problem for Xavi is that Pique does not focus on football due to his multiple businesses and, also, his non-sporting controversies. “, Underlines the aforementioned media.

“Xavi made him realize that the best solution was to leave the club in the most dignified way possible. , even giving up a significant part of the money that Barca owe him (as Carles Puyol did at the time). However, Pique categorically refused and wanted to refute all the coach’s arguments. He even made a resolution to mend his ways: train more than ever to find his best physical version and abandon his extra-football commitments, ”they continued.

Despite this, Xavi argued that ‘he needed a centre-back with guarantees to build a competitive team and he didn’t see Pique in that role’. Thus, the name of Koundé was even treated as a replacement at the post. Despite this, Pique remained in his position to continue on campus.

Now, the negotiation over Pique’s continuity is in the hands of Mateu Alemany. In any case, the departure of the defender is complicated, since he has a valid contract until June 2024 .