FC Barcelona offered their squad to the followers in the present day on the Spotify Camp Nou previous to the kickoff of the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy match.
Your complete squad, together with La Masia prospects who’ve been doing pre-season with the senior workforce, walked on to the pitch on the Spotify Camp Nou earlier than the sport towards Al Ahly.
The three main new arrivals, Rodri , Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi generated essentially the most pleasure among the many followers.
Barcelona supporters have been particularly smitten by Rodri, who selected Barcelona over their everlasting rivals Actual Madrid.
Hansi Flick addresses followers
Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick skilled his third squad presentation with loads of emotion. It was his first time addressing supporters at Spotify Camp Nou, and Hansi spoke to them in Catalan, as he stated:
“I’m very blissful to be right here. After I misplaced my father, I obtained unbelievable assist from the Barça household. You have been there for my household. From the underside of my coronary heart, thanks very a lot.”
“Estamos preparados para luchar por todos los títulos”
🗣️ Palabra de nuestro querido Hansi Flick pic.twitter.com/39CJ3IMO0f
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) August 19, 2026
Flick obtained one other large ovation earlier than expressing his ambitions for the season:
“We now have a fantastic workforce because of Deco and Laporta. We’re able to combat for each trophy. We want all of the Barça followers. Collectively we’re stronger. Visca el Barça i Visca Catalunya.”
Raphinha makes his debut as captain
Barcelona’s provisional first captain, Raphinha, additionally addressed the supporters for the primary time because the squad’s main consultant.
His speech included a heartwarming message for injured teammate Roony Bardghji.
“Good afternoon, Cules. I wish to want Roony a speedy restoration. He’s going by a troublesome time. He’s a spectacular child and a fantastic participant. He can rely on us for no matter he wants,” he stated.
Raphinha toma la palabra 🎤 pic.twitter.com/TBpitnYjlh
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) August 19, 2026
Raphinha additionally congratulated the Barcelona gamers who’ve simply returned after profitable the World Cup with Spain.
“I wish to congratulate the world champions. They’ve performed a spectacular job. Be proud. You’ll be written into the historical past of world soccer,” he stated.
The Brazilian then welcomed the brand new signings, whereas additionally reflecting on what representing Barcelona means to him, saying:
“Carrying this shirt is a big accountability, but it surely’s one of the lovely issues I’ve skilled in my life. Will probably be the identical for the brand new signings. We’ll be accessible to assist them and make them really feel at house.”
Concluding, he stated: “We’ll continue to grow as a workforce. We’ll want everybody’s assist, as you’ve at all times given us. We’ll do all the things we are able to to combat for each trophy.”
