Barcelona wants to dispense with the services of Gerard Pique next summer, by taking advantage of a clause in his current contract
Pique’s contract with Barcelona extends until the summer of 2024, and despite being the most money-earning player in the team’s squad, he is no longer a key player in coach Xavi’s squad
And Mundo newspaper reported, Barcelona has the option to terminate Pique’s contract next summer, if he plays less than 35% of the team’s matches this season
Looking at Barcelona’s matches in La Liga, the King’s Cup and European competitions, the team may play between 50 to 55 matches this season
Therefore, Barca needs Pique not to participate in more than 19 matches, in order to end his contract next summer
So far, Pique has only participated in one La Liga match against Cadiz, and participated as a substitute against Victoria Plzen in the Champions League
The newspaper added, “If Pique leaves, Xavi will be keen to sign Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez”
Barcelona failed to sign Inigo Martinez for 12 million pounds, but the player’s contract expires with Bilbao next summer
