Barcelona revamps captaincy with Raphinha's rising role and Rodri signing

Barcelona plans a significant overhaul of its captaincy structure ahead of the new season. The club will adjust its leadership group after the loan departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo, alongside Frenkie de Jong's injury absence. Raphinha is emerging as a key figure in the new hierarchy, while Rodri, who is expected to join from Manchester City, would also add leadership experience. Although Rodri's formal captaincy status is uncertain, his influence is anticipated from day one, reshaping the team's dynamic alongside De Jong and other emerging leaders.

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