Barcelona president Laporta: Pique is very motivated and eager

Tribal Football

·7 July 2022

Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists they're counting on Gerard Pique this season.

The veteran's preseason has been hit by injury amid claims Laporta has requested Pique scale back his off-field activities.

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At today's signing presentation for Andreas Christensen, Laporta said: “He is clear that he wants to have a good season and he let me know that.

"The coach will assess from the technical point of view. He is very motivated and eager to have a great season.

"He is excited as captain to mentor the new."