Barcelona plans captaincy overhaul after Ter Stegen and Araujo departures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Barcelona is undergoing significant changes in its captaincy following the exits of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo. The club seeks to fill two captaincy positions, with Frenkie de Jong, currently sidelined by injury, being a key candidate alongside Raphinha and Pedri. As both Raphinha and Pedri are poised to take on leadership roles, the team must identify two more leaders. Eric Garcia and Gavi are potential options to complete the new captaincy group, with Garcia having a La Masia background and Gavi's experience at a young age making him a strong contender.
- •Ter Stegen and Araujo have departed Barcelona's squad.
- •Frenkie de Jong remains a captaincy candidate despite injury.
- •Raphinha and Pedri expected to play prominent leadership roles.
- •Eric Garcia and Gavi are potential candidates for captaincy.
- •Barcelona aims to finalize the new leadership group soon.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona captaincy set for major change after Ter Stegen and Araujo exits; two candidates to complete new group
"Barcelona are set for a major change in their first-team captaincy following the departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo, with the club now needing to appoint two new members of the lead...
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