What did the president of Barcelona say about Pique's demand of his club for 80 million euros?

Barcelona star Gerard Pique officially announced his retirement from football yesterday, with Almeria's match next Sunday to be the last in his career with the team.

With the decision to retire, a big problem appeared on the horizon between Pique and the management of his club, as the Catalan newspaper "Sport" close to the club revealed that Pique is demanding the Barcelona administration to pay 80 million euros, the value of his dues due to the previous reduction in his salary during the Corona crisis, as well as the value of the rest. From his contract, which expires on June 30, 2024, which will constitute a real crisis for the club, which is suffering financially. 

On the other hand, Catalan newspapers reported that Barcelona President Laporta, despite his delay in commenting on Pique's retirement for many hours, finally spoke about that the club is grateful for what Pique provided for 25 years with the club, and that he will remain one of the historical names in the club, and in his comment on Pique's claim With 80 million euros, he said that he “expects Pique to cooperate with the club to find a satisfactory way out for both parties during the coming period, when negotiations begin on the termination of the contract between the two parties, and a compromise solution,” hinting that the club will not be able to respond to all of Pique’s financial demands, And that he is expected to "waive" part of his dues.

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