Shakira Moves from Barcelona to Miami with Kids after Gerard Piqué Split

Shakira has moved away from Barcelona with her children—who she shares with ex Gerard Piqué—are moving to begin a new era in Miami.

Shakira, 46, shares two boys with the former footballer, 36: Sasha, 8, and Milan, 10. The couple raised their children in Spain's Catalonia region.

The Grammy-winning singer, who called the city home for eight years, posted a farewell message to Barcelona on her Instagram account on Monday, saying she is leaving after the split with Piqué, 36, so she can start "a new chapter".

An English translation of the post says: "I settled in Barcelona to give my sons stability, the same that we are now looking for in another corner of the world besides family, friends and the sea. Today we started a new chapter in the search for happiness."

The Colombian singer also thanked "everyone who surfed many waves with me in Barcelona, the city where I learned that without a doubt, friendship is longer than love."

Addressing the breakup with Piqué, Shakira said: "Thank you to everyone there who encouraged me, dried my tears, inspired me, and made me grow. Thank you to the Spanish public who always wrapped me up with care and loyalty. For you all this is just a see you later and, like my father always said, we'll see you in the curves!".

Shakira and Piqué met on the set of her music video for "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", which served as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

The couple confirmed their relationship in March 2011. They announced their separation last June.

"We regret to confirm that we are separating. We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect," the couple said in a joint statement. 

In January, Piqué went Instagram official with girlfriend Clara Chia Martí, 23, while Shakira has released three tracks seemingly addressing the split. 

The single's "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" lyrics seemingly allude to the split, its aftermath, and Piqué's current girlfriend. In it, Shakira sings "I'm worth two of 22 [year old] / You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo / You traded a Rolex for a Casio / You're going fast, slow down / Lots of time at the gym, but your brain needs a little work too."