Barcelona legend looking at the MLS for a potential summer move

With Xavi Hernandez now appointed as the new manager of Barcelona, there are likely to be some alterations made to the squad over the upcoming transfer windows.

Recent reports have indicated that some of the underperforming senior players could be shown the axe, even though Xavi claimed that he would bank on the experience of the veterans in the squad during his presentation.

One such seasoned campaigner whose place on the roster could be in jeopardy is defender Gerard Pique. An absolute legend at Barca, the 34-year-old has made close to 600 appearances for the club and has won almost everything there is to be at this level.

However, of late, Pique has been showing signs of age catching up with him, making some costly errors at the back that have hurt the team. The defender had previously claimed that he would like to end his career at Barcelona, but not on the bench.

But, in case Xavi decides to relegate him to the substitutes’ bench and back the younger players at the club, Pique might consider leaving Camp Nou, reports El Nacional. It is claimed that the former Spanish international would consider a switch to Major League Soccer (MLS), where he already has a suitor for him.

The report states that Inter Miami FC, owned by former Real Madrid and Manchester United superstar David Beckham, are keen on signing Pique. A switch to the MLS would allow him to continue playing the game with massive wages on offer until he decides to hang up his boots. The report further adds that such a move would appeal to Pique’s wife, Shakira, who wants to live in Miami.

As things stand, the 34-year-old already has a bumper contract offer on the table from Inter Miami FC. His decision to accept it or not will depend on how Xavi uses him between now and the end of the season. If he remains a regular at Barca, Pique might continue at Camp Nou, if not, he would be open to a move away.