Gerard Pique, the former Barcelona defender, recently revealed that his unwavering love for the club served as his primary source of motivation during the twilight years of his football career.

At 37 years old, Pique retired last November, generously sacrificing a portion of his wages to bolster the team's finances.

A product of Barcelona's esteemed academy, Pique initially departed for Manchester United as a teenager before returning to his beloved club four years later.

Reflecting on his career, Pique confessed that by the age of 30, his allegiance to Barcelona was so profound that he couldn't envision himself playing for any other team.

He expressed gratitude for his return to Barcelona, emphasizing that playing for any other club wouldn't have ignited the same level of motivation during his final four or five years as a player.