Gerard Pique's name hasn't been out of the headlines since his separation from Shakira back in June. First it was due to the end of his 12-year relationship, and now it's due to his position at Barcelona but also the fact that his latest partner - Clara Chia Marti - is quite a lot younger than he is.

Pique, 35, has started dating a 23-year-old, which hasn't done much to quieten the noise surrounding him for the past three months.

The pair were even spotted kissing at a recent Dani Martin concert, finally giving the public confirmation of the relationship that was, in truth, already known about and reported on.

It came as a surprise to many that, given the rumours that surrounded Pique's separation from Shakira, he started his new relationship so swiftly.

Clara Chia's parents

Some media outlets have reported that Chia's parents have been left feeling somewhat "uncomfortable" by the news of their daughter and Pique's relationship.

They have, though, decided not to make themselves known publicly and they want their privacy to be respected. Chia's mother is an administrative worker and her father owns a law firm, is a fan of Pique's and believes he will be the next Barcelona president.

It has also been reported that Chia, who has known Pique for a year, is already living in his home.