After Roberto confirmed his departure, Barcelona is expected to announce Ter Stegen as the new club captain in the coming days.
With the new La Liga season set to begin next weekend, a significant change is happening at Barca as their captain, Roberto, will be leaving after his contract expires. This will trigger a reshuffle in Barca’s lineup, and according to Marca, Ter Stegen has accepted the challenge and will officially take over the captaincy for the 2024/25 season. Ter Stegen served as Barca’s vice-captain last season, often wearing the captain’s armband when Roberto was a substitute, as Barca ultimately finished second in La Liga.
This also means that Barca has had a new captain for the fourth time in five years, since the 2020/21 season. The club hopes that the German goalkeeper can use his experience in the coming months, as their undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
Ter Stegen is currently the longest-serving player at Barca, having joined from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014. He has since won five La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey titles, and one Champions League title.
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