Shakira, one of the most recognized Colombian singers worldwide, became the main focus of the international entertainment media following she announced her separation from Gerard Piqué, with whom she was for more than ten years.
“It’s hard to talk regarding it, especially since I’m still going through it and I’m in the public eye. It was one of the most difficult and dark hours. One of the two had to make sacrifices. I put my career on the back burner and came to Spain to support him so he might play football and win trophies. It was an act of love. Thanks to that, my children were able to have a mother present, and I have with them that incredible bond that is unbreakable and that sustains us,” he recently stated in the magazine Elle.
After months of negotiations between their lawyers, the singer and the soccer player confirmed a few days ago that they had reached an agreement for the custody of their two children, Milan and Sasha. They also indicated that the agreement was ratified by a judge.
The couple informed through a short press release that the objective is to preserve the well-being of the two minors and that their privacy be respected, since they have been involved in some uncomfortable situations.
“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. Our sole objective is to provide you with the greatest security and protection, and we trust that your privacy will be respected. We appreciate the interest shown and hope that the children can continue with their lives.” they pointed out in the document.
Despite the fact that she would have plans to be close to her children, the artist would have placed a condition in the separation agreement and the former Barcelona defender would not be able to go live in Miami, United States.
Informal, renowned Spanish gossip program, assured that the Colombian singer does not want to have her sentimental ex-partner so close and that she asked that Piqué not be able to settle in the same city where she is going to be.
“The ex-soccer player’s intention is not to be there [Miami] more than the time required for custody, which are 10 days a month, plus vacations. In addition, Shakira does not want him to settle there and she asked him at the meeting ”, accurate.
The television space finally pointed out that the former soccer player should first talk to Shakira if he wants to move to the American city, since for the moment she wants to live in peace away from the media spotlight.
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The legal representative of the former Barcelona soccer player, Ramón Tamborero, spoke a few days ago with some Spanish media and provided more details regarding the agreement. In addition, he assured that his client only seeks to spend quality time with his children.
“Shakira has never wanted to include a clause that would restrict the contact of her little ones with Gerard’s partner. The singer has definitely turned that page and understands that for the education of her children she must avoid conflicts”, concluded.