Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he can't imagine the club without Andres Iniesta.

Yesterday, Iniesta admitted Barca may not be the last club of his playing career.

But Pique says: "I cannot imagine Barça without Iniesta, but it will happen one day. It was the same with Xavi and Puyol.

"There comes a day when you can not give more and where you have to raise your hand and ask for change. It is a natural process that must be respected.

"I did not discuss it with him, but I am convinced that next year he will be with us."