FC Barcelona Introduces Squad Ahead of Joan Gamper Trophy Match
FC Barcelona held a presentation for their squad today at the Spotify Camp Nou, just before the kickoff of the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy match.
The complete squad, alongside La Masia prospects participating in pre-season with the senior team, paraded onto the pitch before facing Al Ahly.
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The fans showed considerable enthusiasm for the club’s notable new signings, Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi, with Rodri receiving particular acclaim for opting to join Barcelona over their long-time rivals, Real Madrid.
Hansi Flick Addresses Supporters
Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, shared an emotional moment as he addressed the fans during his third squad presentation. Speaking at the Spotify Camp Nou for the first time, Hansi expressed his gratitude in Catalan:
“I’m very happy to be here. When I lost my father, I received incredible support from the Barça family. You were there for my family. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”
Following another rousing ovation, Flick outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season:
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“We have a great team thanks to Deco and Laporta. We’re ready to fight for every trophy. We need all the Barça fans. Together we’re stronger. Visca el Barça i Visca Catalunya.“
Raphinha Makes Captaincy Debut
Barcelona’s provisional first captain, Raphinha, also spoke to the supporters for the first time in his capacity as the squad’s leader.
He delivered a heartfelt message for his injured teammate, Roony Bardghji.
“Good afternoon, Cules. I want to wish Roony a speedy recovery. He’s going through a difficult time. He’s a spectacular kid and a great player. He can count on us for whatever he needs,” Raphinha stated.
Raphinha congratulated the Barcelona players who recently returned after their World Cup victory with Spain.
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“I want to congratulate the world champions. They’ve done a spectacular job. Be proud. You’ll be written into the history of world football,” he remarked.
The Brazilian also welcomed the new signings, sharing what wearing the Barcelona jersey signifies for him:
“Wearing this shirt is a huge responsibility, but it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve experienced in my life. It will be the same for the new signings. We’ll be available to help them and make them feel at home.”
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of support from the fans:
“We’ll keep growing as a team. We’ll need everyone’s support, as you’ve always given us. We’ll do everything we can to fight for every trophy.”
FC Barcelona presented their squad to the fans today at the Spotify Camp Nou prior to the kickoff of the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy match.
The entire squad, along with La Masia prospects who have been doing pre-season with the senior team, walked on to the pitch at the Spotify Camp Nou before the game against Al Ahly.
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The three major new arrivals, Rodri , Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi generated the most excitement among the fans.
Barcelona supporters were especially enthusiastic about Rodri, who chose Barcelona over their eternal rivals Real Madrid.
Hansi Flick addresses fans
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick experienced his third squad presentation with plenty of emotion. It was his first time addressing supporters at Spotify Camp Nou, and Hansi spoke to them in Catalan, as he said:
“I’m very happy to be here. When I lost my father, I received incredible support from the Barça family. You were there for my family. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.”
Flick received another huge ovation before expressing his ambitions for the season:
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“We have a great team thanks to Deco and Laporta. We’re ready to fight for every trophy. We need all the Barça fans. Together we’re stronger. Visca el Barça i Visca Catalunya.“
Raphinha makes his debut as captain
Barcelona’s provisional first captain, Raphinha, also addressed the supporters for the first time as the squad’s leading representative.
His speech included a heartwarming message for injured teammate Roony Bardghji.
“Good afternoon, Cules. I want to wish Roony a speedy recovery. He’s going through a difficult time. He’s a spectacular kid and a great player. He can count on us for whatever he needs,” he said.
Raphinha also congratulated the Barcelona players who have just returned after winning the World Cup with Spain.
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“I want to congratulate the world champions. They’ve done a spectacular job. Be proud. You’ll be written into the history of world football,” he said.
The Brazilian then welcomed the new signings, while also reflecting on what representing Barcelona means to him, saying:
“Wearing this shirt is a huge responsibility, but it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve experienced in my life. It will be the same for the new signings. We’ll be available to help them and make them feel at home.”
Concluding, he said: “We’ll keep growing as a team. We’ll need everyone’s support, as you’ve always given us. We’ll do everything we can to fight for every trophy.”
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