Gerard Pique Breaks Silence on Clara Chia Romance After Shakira Split, Jokes That He’s a ‘Puppet’

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No strings attached? Gerard Piqué broke his silence on moving on with girlfriend Clara Chia after his split from longtime partner Shakira, jokingly calling himself a “puppet” in the process.When speaking about his wardrobe in a recent interview with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, the soccer star, 36, told the host that Chia, 23, is the mastermind behind his style.“The truth is I go with my girlfriend to the shops and she buys them for me,” the athlete shared. “I’m a puppet.”Last week, the former Manchester United player name-dropped Shakira, 46, whom he split from in June 2022 after 12 years together. (The former couple are parents of sons Milan, 10 and Sasha, 8.)In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesWhen asked by YouTuber John Nellis about the most famous contact he has in his phone — not soccer related — Piqué responded that it’s his ex.“I would say Shakira, probably, who was my partner,” the retired FC Barcelona defender said. “I’m thinking of Instagram followers and yes, I would say Shakira for that reason.”Piqué and the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer announced their split in June 2022, two months before the athlete was spotted packing on the PDA with Chia.“We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the exes said in a statement at the time. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.”Shakira, for her part, was “heartbroken” when her ex began dating the model so soon after their breakup, a source exclusively told Us Weekly in August 2022, the same month Piqué and Chia were spotted making out at a Dani Martin concert.“She is happy to have her kids to lean on as this is a tough time for her,” the insider told Us in August 2022. “She just wants