On 27 May 2008, Piqué signed a four-year contract with Barcelona, with a €5 million buy-out clause. Barcelona paid a £5 million fee for the player.

When did pique start playing for Barcelona?

Gerard Piqué made his official debut for the Club on 13 August 2008 in the Champions League against Wisła Kraków with the match ending in a comfortable 4-0 win for the blaugranes. He quickly became a first choice centre back and was key to the successful treble winning team of that season.

Is pique a billionaire?

FC Barcelona star defender Gerard Pique earns an annual salary of $14.7million from his club and $3million from endorsements, but his recent investments might make him the first footballer to become a billionaire.