Barcelona winger Raphinha will be named the club’s first captain for the 2026/27 season. The Brazilian will officially receive the captain’s armband, making history as the first player from his country to hold this role at the Catalan club.
This significant leadership change comes amid major squad adjustments. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and defender Ronald Araújo have been loaned out to Ajax and Liverpool respectively, while Frenkie de Jong is sidelined for an extended period due to injury. These developments have opened up space at the top of the team’s captaincy hierarchy.
The decision to appoint Raphinha reflects recognition of his contributions under manager Hansi Flick. On the pitch, the forward sets the tempo through his relentless effort and commitment. Additionally, vacancies among the leadership group have emerged, with Eric Garcia also considered a candidate for a captaincy role.
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