Piqué opened up about ending his long-term relationship with Shakira. What did he say about the split?

In a recent interview, Gerard Piqué opened up about calling it quits with Shakira, his life following the separation, and his life priorities. According to E! News, Gerard told El Pais that his aim is to protect his kids whom he shares with Shakira, Milan, and Sasha. The interview was originally conducted in Spanish, but the outlet provided an English translation of it.

Photo Credits: Instagram / @shakira

“It is about protecting them,” he said during the interview. “That is the job of all parents with children. That is what I am focused on and that is my job as a father.” Piqué continued.

Gerard confessed he wants “to be faithful to” himself when asked about his personal life following the separation. “The day I die, I will look back and hope I have always done what I wanted. I want to be faithful to myself. I’m not going to spend money cleaning up my image.” he said.

Piqué also opened up about his happiness. “The people that I love and care about are the ones who know me. The rest isn’t important to me. I spend my energy on being with my loved ones and giving them what I have. I’m very happy. There have been changes in my life and I have known how to preserve happiness.” he added.

Shakira and Gerard Piqué

After being together for more than a decade, Shakira and Gerard Piqué officially ended their relationship in 2022 after cheating allegations against the former football player. Over the last year, Shakira has been thought to shade his ex in her latest song, and Piqué started a new relationship with Clara Chia Marti, as mentioned here.

Photo Credits: Instagram / @3gerardpique

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