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In the world of the rich and the famous, it is not unusual to hear news of celebrity divorces and rumors circulating about their wealth. Last year, high-profile couple Shakira and Gerard Pique found themselves at the center of this controversy when they announced their split. The dust surrounding this highly publicized break-up is still settling. It is no secret that they are both successful in their respective fields. However, the most striking difference between the two is their financial standing. Shakira boasts a net worth of $300 million, $220 million higher than that of her ex.

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Clearly, the talented singer of “Waka Waka” fame has been able to accumulate quite a fortune throughout her career. With such financial resources available, it should come as no surprise that Shakira is looking to splash her money on a new house.

Shakira making big investments

At the start of this month, Shakira finally moved to Miami with her children. The Colombian singer is ushering in a new phase in her life away from the drama. She already has a mansion in the city, but apparently, the singer is looking for yet another one.

But this one wouldn’t be for her alone. In fact, alongside 4x Grammy-awarded artist and Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, she is thinking about buying a mansion on an island in Miami.

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Alejandro Sanz is also Shakira’s good friend and the pair previously collaborated on “La Tortura” back in 2005. According to Daniel Arenas from the Hoy Día program, the two singers are considering purchasing a property. He revealed saying, Media Spaniards predict that Shakira and Alejandro Sanz will form a partnership to buy a mansion on a private island in Miami. The investment is estimated at about 20 million dollars”.

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Arenas further added, “The truth is that Shakira has been seen with her brother visiting several mansions in the city of the sun and it is also true that she is not living in her old house”. It is unclear whether this will be a residence for both or if it will be a property that they will share jointly. As of yet, no further information regarding the purchase has been made public.

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Regardless, it looks like Shakira and her long-time friend, Sanz, are further solidifying their relationship. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.