LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Shakira is in love with Gerard Piqué, says reports. Shakira and Gerard Piqué, the Spanish soccer player for FC Barca, first met for 2010’s hit music video for Waka Waka. Shakira was dating at the time Antonio de la Rua. Since then Shakira and de la Rua have ended their relationship while keeping their professional relationship.

But now new reports claim Shakira has moved her operations to be closer to Gerard Piqué .

When shooting her music video for “Loca”, first debuted on LALATE months ago, Shakira rented a former Spanish convent converted into a residence. The now villa is owned by David Meca, the Spanish swimmer. Local news is reporting the Shakira has re-rented the villa recently … for more than one reason.

Locals tell Barcelona news that they have seen Shakira and Gerard Piqué walked around the Bellaterra area near the villa holding hands … and falling loca, loca, lo–ca in love.

Shakira’s sister had already lived in Madrid. Insiders says Shakira has decided to move her European business operations to Barcelona. But is her love life also heading to Barcelona for Gerard? Yes says Spanish news.

Piqué recently inked a job as the face of “H.E. Mango” for its Spring Summer and Fall Winter 2011 lines. When asked about his relationship with Shakira, Piqué had few words recently to news. But on February 2 he posted a picture of Shakira with his friends and family to Facebook (HERE). Reactions on Facebook included “Shakira es tu novia? Wow!” and “Very nice couple. I wish u luck guys.”