Pique was officially presented as a Barcelona player on Thursday.
“I am thankful to be able to return home,” said Pique. “It is a dream to return home.
“When I was 17 I took the decision to leave because when you are (Read More…)
Pique was officially presented as a Barcelona player on Thursday.
“I am thankful to be able to return home,” said Pique. “It is a dream to return home.
“When I was 17 I took the decision to leave because when you are (Read More…)
The 21-year-old is going home. The Spanish defender agreed to a four-year contract with ex-club FC Barcelona. The move was reported to be worth around £6 million.
I think Pique has plenty of potential and in 4 years he will be worth 5 times that amount. I understand his frustration and his decision. The Manchester United defense has been more than impressive and trying to break into regular rotation is almost impossible. He was just at the wrong club at the wrong time.
It seems Gerard Pique has run out of patience at Old Trafford. After joining Manchester United at only 17-years-old in the summer of 2004 from Spanish giant Barcelona, Pique was loaned to Real Zaragoza for a season. Since then, Pique has struggled to earn a spot on Sir Alex’s first team. He only made 9 Premier League appearances during the 07-08 season with United. Which is strange considering United’s run of injuries in the back. (Read More…)
Manchester United vs. Middlesbrough
United had to do without Vidic, who was out with a knee injury.
Scholes and Carrick take the center mid positions. Ronaldo and Giggs take the wings. This was Giggs 750th appearance for United, just 9 shy of Sir Bobby Charltons record. (Read More…)