The grandfather of Shakira’s boyfriend Gerard Pique has revealed the couple’s newborn son Milan Pique Mebarak is “dark-haired and weighs 6lbs”, while Twitter messages flood in to congratulate the new

Shakira’s son is “dark-haired and weighs 6lbs”.

The ‘She Wolf’ singer gave birth to her first child Milan Pique Mebarak with footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique on Tuesday (22.01.13) and the 25-year-old hunk’s grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, has given a clue as to what the newborn looks like.

”can’t wait to meet you.(sic)”

He told Catalan radio station RAC-1: “I still haven’t seen (Milan) in person but I know he is dark-haired and weights six lbs.”

Columbian President Juan Manuel Santos was among the first of well-wishers to congratulate them, tweeting: “Congratulations to @ shakira and @ 3gerardpique on behalf of Colombia and my family on the birth of the baby.(sic)”

Floods of messages followed Juan’s, with Manchester City striker Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero posting: “Welcome Milan Piqué Mebarak and congratulations to Shakira and Gerard Pique. What would you prefer as a present for the baby, a microphone or some (soccer) boots?(sic)”

Gerard’s Barcelona teammate Cesc Fabregas tweeted a welcome to the baby, saying: ”can’t wait to meet you.(sic)”

The Pies Descalzos (Shoeless) Foundation for deprived children, which was set up by Shakira in 1997, sent a message reading: ”The children and Pies Descalzos team are happy for Milan’s birth. We love you Shakira! (sic)”

The 35-year-old beauty – whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll – appealed for support from fans prior to being admitted into the Teknon clinic, where she gave birth.