Barcelona to Appoint New Captain After Sergi Roberto's Exit

• Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona are expected to name a new club captain following the exit of Sergi Roberto
• Roberto joined Barcelona's renowned La Masia academy at age 14 and made his first-team debut in November 2010
• He went on to make 373 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 19 goals, including the decisive strike in the memorable 6-5 victory over PSG

Barcelona are set to appoint Marc-André ter Stegen as their new club captain in the coming days.

With the La Liga season kicking off next weekend, a significant change is underway as Sergi Roberto's contract has expired, leading to his departure.

This will prompt a squad reshuffle, and according to Football Espana, ter Stegen has embraced the challenge and will assume the captaincy for the 2024/25 season.

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Last season, the Germany international served as Barcelona's vice-captain, frequently donning the armband while Sergi Roberto played a rotational role. The team finished second in La Liga.

This appointment marks Barcelona’s fourth permanent captain in five years since the 2020/21 season, with hopes that the German goalkeeper will leverage his experience as their undisputed No.1.

Ter Stegen, who joined Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014, is Barcelona’s longest-serving current player, boasting five La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey victories, and one UEFA Champions League trophy.

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Source: YEN.com.gh