Gerard Piqué signs a separation agreement with Shakira that "guarantees the well-being" of their children

MADRID, 8 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The FC Barcelona soccer player Gerard Piqué and the Colombian singer Shakira have signed a separation agreement on Tuesday that "guarantees the well-being" of their children and in which they ask that their privacy be "respected".

"We want to communicate that we have signed an agreement that guarantees the well-being of our children and that it will be ratified in court, as part of a merely formal procedure," they indicate in a joint statement sent to Europa Press.

In the note, the FC Barcelona footballer, who recently announced his retirement from football, and Shakira add that their "only objective is to provide them with the greatest security and protection." "We trust that their privacy will be respected. We appreciate the interest shown and hope that the children can continue with their lives with the necessary privacy, in a safe and calm environment," they conclude.