Barcelona legend addresses rumours of running for club president: ‘Things would have to change drastically’

Few figures in fashionable Barcelona historical past carry the identical affect and connection to the membership as Gerard Pique.

From his days as a dominant centre-back to his ventures off the pitch, he has lengthy been considered as a possible future president of Barcelona.

However for now, that risk stays within the realm of hypothesis.

Following the current re-election of Joan Laporta, who secured his place on the helm of the membership till 2031 after defeating Victor Font, the fast way forward for Barcelona’s management seems settled.

Nonetheless, Pique’s identify continues to floor every time discussions in regards to the membership’s long-term course come up.

Opening up on the presidency

Throughout a current live-stream dialog with DjMaRiiO (h/t SPORT), Pique was immediately requested whether or not he sees himself operating for the presidency within the subsequent election cycle.

Caught barely off guard, Pique responded, “Within the subsequent election?”

He then expanded on his present commitments and why considering that far forward will not be lifelike at this stage.

“Look, I’ve been with the Kings League for 3 years, from 2023 to 2026, and it’s felt like an eternity.

“And also you’re asking me about one thing that’s going to occur in 5 years. It’s not possible to offer you a solution proper now,” stated Pique.

Since retiring, Pique has immersed himself in tasks just like the Kings League, constructing a robust presence in soccer leisure and enterprise.

Moreover, the previous defender went a step additional, stating a key structural impediment that would forestall him from ever operating for the position below present guidelines.

“I’ll simply inform you one factor. Since I personal Andorra, I don’t assume I may even run. As a result of I can’t personal a group and be president.

“Issues must change drastically for me to do one thing like that.”

For now, the thought of Pique as Barcelona president stays an intriguing “what if” relatively than an imminent actuality.

However given his deep ties to the membership, his management qualities, and his rising expertise off the pitch, it’s a story that’s unlikely to vanish.