Barcelona legend addresses rumours of running for club president: ‘Things would have to change drastically’ | OneFootball

Few figures in modern Barcelona history carry the same influence and connection to the club as Gerard Pique. 

From his days as a dominant centre-back to his ventures off the pitch, he has long been viewed as a potential future president of Barcelona. 

But for now, that possibility remains in the realm of speculation.

Following the recent re-election of Joan Laporta, who secured his position at the helm of the club until 2031 after defeating Victor Font, the immediate future of Barcelona’s leadership appears settled. 

Still, Pique’s name continues to surface whenever discussions about the club’s long-term direction arise.

Opening up on the presidency

During a recent live-stream conversation with DjMaRiiO (h/t SPORT), Pique was directly asked whether he sees himself running for the presidency in the next election cycle. 

Caught slightly off guard, Pique responded, “In the next election?”

He then expanded on his current commitments and why thinking that far ahead is not realistic at this stage.

Pique has opened up on running for the Barcelona presidency. (Photo by Agustin Cuevas/Getty Images)

“Look, I’ve been with the Kings League for three years, from 2023 to 2026, and it’s felt like an eternity. 

“And you’re asking me about something that’s going to happen in five years. It’s impossible to give you an answer right now,” said Pique.

Since retiring, Pique has immersed himself in projects like the Kings League, building a strong presence in football entertainment and business. 

Furthermore, the former defender went a step further, pointing out a key structural obstacle that could prevent him from ever running for the role under current rules.

“I’ll just tell you one thing. Since I own Andorra, I don’t think I can even run. Because I can’t own a team and be president. 

“Things would have to change drastically for me to do something like that.”

For now, the idea of Pique as Barcelona president remains an intriguing “what if” rather than an imminent reality. 

But given his deep ties to the club, his leadership qualities, and his growing experience off the pitch, it is a story that is unlikely to disappear.