Probably because he realizes he isn't cutting it and has some self respect.

if only Maguire, McTominay, Bruno etc did the same.

Barca are in big troubles financially. Not qualifying for the CL next rounds will have a huge impact so by leaving now, he is saving them few quids.

Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate

he also got sent off whilst on the bench in his penultimate game so will now presumably be suspended for his final game lol

Probably has a injury and has removed himself from the squad so they can buy someone in Jan. He will be back in summer 23.

To save Barca £4m.

I think it is a number of things.

Marriage breakup.
Injury
Barca being skint

He's getting on a bit. His hips don't lie

It could be that he's doing this in order to gain favour with the Barca fans for when he goes for the presidency there. It could also coincide with him feeling, like Gary Neville did, that he can no longer offer what the team wants. No shame in that.

To be fair he’s still Barca’s second best CB I’d say. Kounde has been shyite.

comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 35 minutes ago
Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate
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Don't think they were actually married, had kids together but not married.

I read he's just trying to help out Barca

comment by (K̇ash) - FSG OUT! - Free Palestine 🇵🇸 (U1108)
posted 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Probably has a injury and has removed himself from the squad so they can buy someone in Jan. He will be back in summer 23.
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I doubt it.

Got a lot of sh-t after his performance against Inter, also a lot of stress with his divorce and helping Barca out with his wages off their wage bill.

He's also become quite a prominant person in Spanish Football over the past few years (president of the company who now have a big say in the Spanish Super Cup) and I'm sure has plans to work his way up to some sort of top level position with the RFEF and/or Barca.

Must be the only footballer who's wife was richer than him.

comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate
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Why would he divorce her if he's never been married to her?

comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 22 seconds ago
comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate
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Why would he divorce her if he's never been married to her?
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saves time

It was widely reported he wanted out before Barca tried to use him as (one of) the scapegoats for their financial troubles. He being one of 3 remaining OG high earners. Add to that he’s 4th/5th choice and he didn’t want to be portrayed as holding the club back with his salary (see Pogba/Ronaldo/Sanchez etc)

comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate
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Why would he divorce her if he's never been married to her?
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She’s worth more than him, so if he gets half of everything then he is quids in

The guy is 35 years old and worth 80m, think he’s okay.

comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
comment by son of quebec (U8127)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Buy..Bellingham and another mid 20s Thiago type...lets just call him "frank" (U18109)
posted 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Getting divorced from Shakira isn’t he - probably needs a break and can’t concentrate
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Why would he divorce her if he's never been married to her?
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She’s worth more than him, so if he gets half of everything then he is quids in
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What about "not married" don't you understand?

Shakira, after a lengthy court case, now has a Spanish tax bill to pay of over €11 million euros.

Pique agreed to jump ship to save Barca money. He’s clearly not intending to contribute to his wife’s tax evasion penalty.