FC Barcelona manager Xavi has spoken with his player and former teammate Gerard Piqué, and has, according to rumors, told the defender he won’t be a regular starter anymore.
The 35-year-old defender has been a stalwart in Barcelona’s defense for more than a decade but that could be coming to an end.
Xavi supposedly told him he’s no longer at the required level to start regularly, particularly due to recurring injuries. The manager also reportedly complained about the player’s high salary and his various distractions in his business pursuits.
The rumors come from a controversial figure who has clashed with Piqué in the past: Marçal Lorente.