The captain takes the armband
Barcelona have confirmed that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been named the fourth captain for the remainder of the season.
The Germany worldwide takes the armband after a place was made accessible following Gerard Pique’s choice to retire.
Ter Stegen now joins Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto and Jordi Alba because the membership’s captains for 2022-23.
The goalkeeper spoke about the potential of taking on as captain in an interview with Mundo Deportivo earlier this week.
“I already said that wearing the armband at Barça is super special and the times I’ve been able to do it I’ve worn it with great pride,” he mentioned.
“However in the long run we have now many personalities within the dressing room. Now Gerard Piqué has retired, who was a vital particular person for the dressing room, and it's tough to compensate for this.
“However now there need to be just a few who've extra expertise who need to fill that hole. It’s the proper time for everybody to step up.
“Whether or not I am the fourth captain, something that would fill me with great pride, I ask all my teammates to all take a step forward, that it is not necessary to wear the armband to be an important person in the locker room.”
Barcelona could also be in want of a everlasting first-team captain subsequent season if Sergio Busquets decides to name time on his profession when his contract expires.
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