Raphinha, Pedri, and Eric named interim captains for Barcelona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
FC Barcelona has appointed Raphinha as interim captain ahead of the preseason, effective August 18, 2026. He will share the captaincy role with Pedri and Eric García as the club navigates a transitional period with the final squad still being established. Coach Hansi Flick emphasized the need for temporary leadership during the ongoing transfer window, stating that a vote for permanent captains will occur once the roster is finalized. The decision aims to provide stability within the team as preparations commence.
- •Raphinha named interim captain as preseason begins.
- •Pedri and Eric García also appointed as temporary captains.
- •Final vote for permanent captains to occur after transfer window.
- •Decision aims to ensure stability during squad transitions.
- •Hansi Flick explains rationale for interim leadership.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Flick confirms Barcelona’s provisional captains: ‘Raphinha, together with Eric and Pedri’
- 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Flick’s decision, Raphinha, Pedri and Eric new Barça captains 🔵🔴
"FC Barcelona have already chosen their leaders for the start of preseason. Raphinha has been named the Blaugrana side’s interim captain, taking charge of the dressing room at the start of the campai...
"Barcelona will begin the new season with Raphinha wearing the captain’s armband, with the decision officially confirmed.It was reported yesterday that the Brazilian would be Barça’s first captain...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:10 PMFlick confirms Barcelona’s provisional captains: ‘Raphinha, together with Eric and Pedri’
Barcelona will begin the new season with Raphinha wearing the captain’s armband, with the decision officially confirmed.It was reported yesterday that the Brazilian would be Barça’s first captain...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:52 PMFlick’s decision, Raphinha, Pedri and Eric new Barça captains 🔵🔴
FC Barcelona have already chosen their leaders for the start of preseason. Raphinha has been named the Blaugrana side’s interim captain, taking charge of the dressing room at the start of the campai...
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