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3 days ago
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Why Barcelona's captaincy announcement now makes more sense
Developments at La Liga giants Barcelona over the last 24 hours have begun to come together for a much clearer picture. This comes after the Blaugrana faced something of a fan backlash for their choice of new captain. Confirmation was of course forthcoming on Thursday that the decision had been made to strip Marc-André ter Stegen of his armband at the Camp Nou. And whilst as much was widely agreed upon as the correct move, Ter Stegen's replacement went down altogether more poorly. Ronald Araújo will for the time being act as the dressing room leader in Hansi Flick's squad. On the face of it, as much looked something of a strange decision, owing chiefly to the fact that Araújo is not currently considered first-choice in Barcelona's squad. With the Uruguayan also fresh off something of an underwhelming campaign, fans were therefore quick to make their grievances known. As alluded to above, though, developments in the time since have allowed for a clearer view of the situation to be provided. Iñigo Martínez is of course now all set to depart Catalunya, bound for Saudi outfit Al-Nassr. As much will open the door for Araújo to recapture starter status in boss Flick's backline, alongside Pau Cubarsí. Held in high regard by the coaching staff in Barcelona, his status as new club captain, in turn, is beginning to look altogether more understandable. Conor Laird – GSFN
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4 days ago
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Barcelona fans question club's decision on new captain
Droves of supporters of La Liga giants Barcelona have on Thursday called into question the club's decision-making. This comes after the new captain in Hansi Flick's squad was officially unveiled. The subject of the captaincy situation in Catalunya's capital has of course dominated the headlines across all of Spain for several days now. This comes after widespread reports were forthcoming, confirming that the Camp Nou brass were giving real consideration to stripping the under-fire Marc-André ter Stegen of his armband. In turn, it came as little surprise when an announcement regarding precisely as much was forthcoming on Thursday afternoon. As per a statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms: 'FC Barcelona hereby announces that, following the disciplinary proceedings opened against player Marc-André ter Stegen, and until this matter is definitively resolved, the club, by mutual agreement with the Sporting Direction and the coaching staff, has decided to temporarily withdraw his role as first-team captain.' Also confirmed as part of the Blaugrana's statement was the fact that, for the time being at least, Ronald Araújo will take over captaincy duties in Hansi Flick's squad. Safe to say, however, that news of as much has not exactly gone down well with many of a Barca persuasion… With Araújo not considered first-choice at present, and fresh off something of a disappointing individual campaign in 2024/25, many have been quick to call into question the call for him to take up such an important role in the Camp Nou dressing room. Conor Laird – GSFN
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13-07-2025
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Barcelona boss Flick the latest to show his commitment with gesture ahead of new season
Barcelona boss Flick the latest to show his commitment with gesture ahead of new season Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has this week moved to reiterate his full commitment to the cause at the club with a view to the season ahead. This comes amid confirmation that the German has made the call to return to work early this week. Advertisement Barcelona's players and staff are due to report for the start of pre-season this coming weekend, specifically on Sunday, July 13th. A number of the Blaugrana's stars have already been spotted back at The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper over recent days, with Ronald Araújo the latest to have reported back early on Wednesday. And as alluded to above, on Thursday, this group of players will be reunited with their manager. As revealed by Diario AS, Hansi Flick intends to cut his vacation time short, to return to work in Catalunya's capital on Thursday. Despite his spectacular debut campaign on the Barcelona bench, tactician Flick is evidently keen not to rest on his laurels ahead of the fast-approaching 2025/26 campaign. Conor Laird – GSFN
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09-07-2025
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Transfer-linked Barcelona star responds to exit questions
Barcelona star Ronald Araújo on Wednesday moved to draw a line under his future with the club. The subject of Araújo's potential departure has of course been a prominent one in the chatter at Barcelona across the summer to date. Advertisement This comes with a difficult season for the 26-year-old in 2024/25 having given rise to widespread calls for the Camp Nou brass to sanction a sale. To date, no such move has been forthcoming, with Araújo remaining a member of Hansi Flick's squad. And if the latest comments on the part of the stopper himself are anything to go by, this situation is unlikely to change any time soon. After reporting for pre-season training ahead of schedule on Wednesday, Araújo was stopped by a group of fans and journalists upon his exit from The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. One such media member made use of the opportunity to ask whether the South American plans to stay put at the Camp Nou this summer. Advertisement And Araújo confidently went on to respond with: 'For me, yes.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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08-07-2025
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Transfer interest in Barcelona defender continues to fade
Interest in the signature of Barcelona star Ronald Araújo is continuing to fade out across the continent. That's according to Diario Sport, who have on Tuesday provided an insight into the latest chatter surrounding the Uruguayan's future. Advertisement Just months ago, Araújo was of course considered as very much on the way out at Barcelona. Amid a January assault on his signature on the part of Italian heavyweights Juventus, Barca were tipped to sell, only for a last-minute change of heart to culminate in the stopper putting pen to paper on fresh terms at the Camp Nou. Links between Juve and Araújo had since persisted, with the Bianconeri still on the lookout for reinforcements at the back ahead of next season. If the latest word stemming from the media on Tuesday is anything to go by, however, then those behind the scenes in Turin appear to have cooled their interest considerably. Advertisement As per Sport, Araújo is no longer viewed as a viable signing for Igor Tudor's side. This comes amid interest in the 26-year-old fading across Europe, after what was a hit-and-miss close to the campaign for Araújo in Barcelona. Conor Laird – GSFN
