“I’m Joining…” – Barcelona Legend Gerard Pique Announces Next Chapter After Teasing Return to Football

Former Barcelona star Gerard Pique left everyone stunned earlier this week. Pique, in a cryptic message, informed fans he was missing his time away from soccer and was looking to make a return as a manager. The player has now provided fans with an update on his statement. Nonetheless, it might not be what fans expected, with Pique swerving the fans with a plot twist.

Pique, following his retirement from the sport, has put his focus on the growth and development of his brainchild, The Kings League. The league received a lot of attention from fans last year and Pique, alongside his company, is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity and take the league to different parts of the world. The king of marketing is back!

Pique swerves fans with a major announcement

The Barcelona star had left fans scratching their heads after announcing his return to soccer as a manager. While speculation swirled among fans about where Pique might end up, it appears the player had his own ideas. The Spanish soccer player updated fans on his decision on X stating, “OK, I told you I would be back… My next chapter: I’m joining #SorareRivals as a General Manager! Challenge me head-to-head for your first match, and get rewarded for your passion. Download the @Sorare app and play for free.”

It was a tactical move from the Spaniard, who has been associated with the company for the last three years. Pique joined Sorare as their strategic advisor in 2020 and, since then, has worked for the fantasy company as their brand icon.

Apart from his partnership with Sorare, Pique has also been working hard on promoting the Kings League. With the league receiving positive reviews from fans all over the world, the ex-Barcelona star hopes to expand the league to Mexico and other parts of the globe in the upcoming years.

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Gerard Pique speaks on taking Kings League to Mexico

While Kings League has done a remarkable job with their recent success in Spain, it seems like Gerard Pique has bigger plans for the franchise. In an interview with Fox Sports, the ex-Barcelona star commented on the tournament’s future. “It’s something we announced recently, and that makes us very excited. The idea is to have a presentation event in mid-October, in Mexico, where we will announce the 12 team presidents, plus the league president,” stated Pique. 

It will be interesting to see how the King’s League does in Mexico following its initial success in Spain. What are your thoughts on Gerard Pique’s expansion plans? Let us know in the comments below.

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