Tearful Shakira says emotional farewell at airport as she leaves Barcelona for good with sons after Pique split

SHAKIRA was caught tearfully bidding farewell to her life in Spain as she flew to Miami with her sons after a high-profile split with ex Gerard Pique.

The Hips Don’t Lie singer46, left Barcelona today ahead of her permanent move to Florida, as alleged family and friends waved her goodbye in an emotional farewell.

Shakira has been planning her move to Miami for some time now

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Shakira has been planning her move to Miami for some time nowCredit: The Mega Agency
Tearful but final - Shakira's 'final goodbye' to life in Barcelona

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Tearful but final – Shakira’s ‘final goodbye’ to life in BarcelonaCredit: The Mega Agency
She left today with her two sons, Milan and Sasha, amid claims that ex Pique is furious that he was kept in the dark about the date of their departure

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She left today with her two sons, Milan and Sasha, amid claims that ex Pique is furious that he was kept in the dark about the date of their departureCredit: The Mega Agency

Spanish media described the scenes as her “final goodbye” to her old life before embarking on her new American life.

Though tearful, Shakira looked effortlessly stylish in a denim outfit as she and her two sons, Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8, made their way to take off.

Tonight she wrote a heartfelt Twitter message: “I settled in Barcelona to give stability to my children, the same thing we are now looking for in another corner of the world next to family, friends and the sea.

“Today we begin a new chapter in the quest for our happiness.”

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The pop star was set to move on Jan. 3 with her two sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, 7, but her trip was postponed after her elderly father’s health deteriorated.

The news of her departure comes as her ex-footballer Pique seems to be so “very annoyed” after being given only “days notice”. that his ex-partner is moving to Miami with their two sons this week.

Shakira’s lawyer Pilar Mane told Pique’s lawyer Ramon Tamborero in a formal announcement that the star was leaving permanently, according to journalists Lorena Vasquez and Laura Fa.

The Colombian singer, they said, then called the former Barcelona player to confirm the news, but was said to be furious at being kept in the dark about the exact date they would leave.

The Spanish journalists also claim that the two boys would start inside school Florida on April 11 – the day American schoolchildren return to school after spring break.

The 11-year-old ex-couple has been embroiled in a bitter feud since their controversial split last summer.

Former Barcelona defender Piqué revealed he was in a relationship with a 24-year-old Clara Chia Martini not long after, they announced that the bombshell was breaking up.

Since then, their dirty laundry has been broadcast worldwide as cheating rumors about Pique and his younger lover whirling since the new year.

The former couple confirmed in November that they had finally reached a custody agreement after protracted negotiations that culminated in a marathon 12-hour meeting with their lawyers.

They signed the agreement the following month in a court in Barcelona.

As part of the agreement, retired footballer Pique will spend vacation time with his children.

Shakira’s desire to move to Miami, where she used to live and part of her family lives, is considered the main sticking point in their bitter custody battle.

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The singer-songwriter, who has family and some close friends in Miami, owns it a £14 million mansion in the city, she is said to have put it up for sale in 2018 before taking it off the market a few months ago.

Spanish media also claim that Shakira has made it cozy with a new mystery man which is based in Miami.

An emotional farewell to the family on their way to Miami

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An emotional farewell to the family on their way to MiamiCredit: The Mega Agency
The family would board a luxury private jet

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The family would board a luxury private jetCredit: The Mega Agency
Shakira looked relaxed and beautiful, but also sad

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Shakira looked relaxed and beautiful, but also sadCredit: The Mega Agency
Shakira was joined by what appears to be family and friends to see her off

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Shakira was joined by what appears to be family and friends to see her offCredit: The Mega Agency
Goodbye Barcelona to Shakira who moves to Florida with her two sons

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Goodbye Barcelona to Shakira who moves to Florida with her two sonsCredit: The Mega Agency
Lots of goodbyes everywhere

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Lots of goodbyes everywhereCredit: The Mega Agency
The A-list couple together in happier times

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The A-list couple together in happier timesCredit: AFP
Shakira drove fans crazy with her Jimmy Fallon performance in March

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Shakira drove fans crazy with her Jimmy Fallon performance in MarchCredit: Getty