The third different captain in the past three seasons at Barcelona. The fifth since 2020. Leo Messi wore the armband back then, and once he left for Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Busquets succeeded him. After the experienced midfielder opted to join his former Barcelona teammates, Messi and Jordi Alba, at Inter Miami, the club’s child, Sergi Roberto, took the skipper role. This June, the 32-year-old became a free agent, and the team needed a new leader.📌 Now that he is the new captain, Ter Stegen will give his first opening speech at the Gamper tomorrow. ©️👉🏽 New coach, Hansi Flick will also say a few words to the fans. pic.twitter.com/SbgkS9Nvnl— Barça Notes 🗒 𝕏 (@BarcaNotes) August 11, 2024 The squad’s or – more likely – Hansi Flick’s decision, but the tactician’s compatriot Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the chosen one and he will wear the captain’s armband in the upcoming season. However, given that the keeper was vice-captain during the last season, this choice seems logical.Ter Stegen has spent ten seasons at Barcelona, more than any other player. On the other hand, considering the age, there are three older players than the 32-year-old German – Robert Lewandowski (35), Ilkay Gundogan (33), and Inigo Martinez (33). However, none of them has worn Barca’s jersey for over two years.Ten years later, he’s back home – ready to put Barca back on the throneSince the captains have been changed very frequently recently at Camp Nou, the first thing ter Stegen should bring is stability in that sense. Additionally, he has won everything with the club and has a winning mentality, as well as experience and character. Finally, Flick is also German, so the new captain could become a perfect bond between the manager and the players.At the same time when ter Stegen was pronounced a new skipper, the names of his deputies were also revealed. Surprisingly or not, both of them are way younger than the German. The 25-year-old Ronald Araujo will be vice-captain, while the third skipper will be the 27-year-old Dutchman Frenkie De Jong.##NAJAVA_MECA_8261844##
