Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique plans to spend this summer studying for a master's degree in business at Harvard University, according to Spanish publication El Mundo Deportivo (h/t Jim Daly of the Sunday Mirror).
The 30-year-old also hinted he may one day pursue the presidency at Barca.
Pique's decision to engage in academic study means he will miss the UEFA Champions League final between Serie A giants Juventus and Barca's bitter La Liga rivals Reals Madrid, per Daly.
Pique was asked if he will watch the match, but pointed to his studies as a reason why he may avoid it: "I don’t know if I will be able to watch the Champions League final.