Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira has announced that she will be moving from Barcelona, Spain amid her split from football star Gerard Pique.

On Sunday (April 2), the Hips Don’t Lie singer took to Instagram to share with her over 80 million fans that she and her children will be leaving Spain to settle closer to loved ones.  

The singer has lived in Barcelona with Piqué and their two sons, 7-year-old Sasha and 9-year-old Milan, for almost a decade. 

Their move comes almost exactly ten months after Shakira and the former soccer player announced their breakup.

“I settled in Barcelona to give my children a stability which we are now looking for in another corner of the world alongside family, friends and the sea,” Shakira wrote in an Instagram caption originally written in Spanish.

“Today we begin a new chapter in pursuit of their happiness.” 

The singer thanked her fans for their support while she and her sons navigate the move.

“Thank you to everyone who surfed alongside my many waves here in Barcelona, the city where I learned that friendship is definitely more lasting than love. Thank you to everyone who has been there to cheer me up, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow.” 

The Whenever, Wherever singer concluded her message with a shout-out to her Spanish supporters.

“Thank you to my Spanish fans who have always surrounded me with their love and loyalty. For you, this is just a ‘See you later!’ and like my father said so many times, ‘See you around the curves!  

The singer did not share where she will head next, However, E! News has reported that she is considering Miami, Florida, where she previously lived. 

Shakira and Piqué first announced their split last summer, after Shakira allegedly discovered that the football player was cheating on her with the woman he is now dating publicly, Clara Chía. 

Amid the latest chapter in their personal lives, both Pique and Shakira agreed their goal is to always put their sons first.

“Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment,” the former couple shared in a joint statement to E! News in November of last year.