Dembele among candidates for Barcelona captaincy

Ousmane Dembele, who is about to usher in his seventh season in Barcelona, will become one of the candidates for the captain of the team in the new season.


The report states that after the departures of Pique, Busquets, and Alba, Sergio Roberto and Ter Stegen are the players with the longest tenure in the current Barcelona squad. However, following them closely is Sergio Busquets, who now ranks third in terms of length of service.

According to reports from Daily Sport, Dembele has faced various challenges throughout his career at Barcelona, including injuries and tense contract negotiations. Nevertheless, his determination to succeed with the club has remained unwavering. He now feels at home in Barcelona and has no intention of slowing down. Furthermore, his collaboration with Xavi has been extremely enjoyable, and his excellent performances have earned him the love and respect of his teammates. All these factors make Dembele one of the candidates for the captaincy in the upcoming season.

The report further suggests that with the absence of Pique, Busquets, and Alba, Sergio Roberto and Ter Stegen currently possess the most seniority in the Barcelona squad. Considering career experience and importance within the team, players like Lewandowski and De Jong could also compete for the captain's armband. However, Dembele now occupies an important position in the list of captaincy candidates.