"I celebrate you, and I love you" - When Alejandro Sanz sent a heartfelt birthday message to 'cosmic' friend and Gerard Pique's ex-partner Shakira

Popular Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz had sent a heartfelt message to Shakira on her birthday in February this year. In the message, he celebrated their friendship along with stating words of solidarity.

Shakira and Sanz's association dates back to 2005 when the musical duo worked on the songs 'La Tortura' and 'Te Lo Agradezco' in 2007. Since then, the duo have been good friends. Sanz is a four-time Grammy award-winning Spanish musician who has defended Shakira, 46, against her critics during her breakup.

In a beautiful display of support and friendship, the Spaniard sent a message on social media to Shakira in February this year:

"Shaki, years go by and here we are, orbiting this cosmic friendship that life gave us. I congratulate you. I celebrate you, and I love you."

Shakira's split from Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has been less than amicable. The couple announced their separation in June 2022, having been together for 11 years. Pique, 36, has since moved on to his new partner Clara Chia Marti. Meanwhile, Shakira's love life in the aftermath of their split has been kept on a much lower profile.

As per Sportsmanor, Sanz has had Shakira's back ever since she split up with Pique last June. He was reportedly the one who recommended reputed lawyer Pilar Mane and who recommended Shakira move to Miami. Shakira has acknowledged this support as crucial during one of the most difficult phases of her life.

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Shakira's message after leaving Barcelona for Miami following split from Gerard Pique

The longtime couple went their separate ways in June 2022.

Shakira packed her bags and bid farewell to Barcelona, a place she had called home for several years while with Gerard Pique. The couple met in 2010, and the singer resided in Catalonia where her former partner carved out a memorable career at the Camp Nou.

The Colombian singer posted a snap of the Barcelona skyline on her Instagram account after leaving the Spanish city for Miami. She captioned it:

"I settled in Barcelona to give my children stability, the same that 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 search for their happiness."

The pop star continued by sending a message to Gerard Pique. She acknowledged her friends in the post who had her back in tough times:

“Thanks to all who they surfed so many waves with me there in Barcelona , the city where I learned that friendship is undoubtedly longer than love. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me there, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow."

Shakira will look forward to a new lease of life in Miami, hoping to keep this saga behind her.