The Joan Gamper Trophy has now reached its 61st version. The event, the standard curtain-raiser for the brand new marketing campaign, serves primarily as FC Barcelona’s alternative to current the squad for the upcoming season, together with the membership’s new arrivals.
And, it was the identical earlier right this moment as Barcelona walked out their whole present squad in entrance of the followers forward of the Gamper Trophy match in opposition to Al Ahly.
One after the other, the gamers walked out onto the sphere when their names have been referred to as, and have been greeted with enthusiastic applause from the followers within the stands.
Rodri’s particular welcome
Nonetheless, it was the three summer time signings, Rodri, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi that appeared to generate essentially the most pleasure within the stands.
The truth is, the Barcelona supporters have been significantly enamoured with Rodri, whose signing was solely confirmed on Tuesday, with the midfielder arriving from Manchester Metropolis, after snubbing arch-rivals Actual Madrid.
Espectacular ovación del Spotify Camp Nou a RODRIGO 😍🔊 pic.twitter.com/7z0u7rnNFd
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) August 19, 2026
When the Spotify Camp Nou announcer launched Rodri, the foundations of the stadium appeared to shake.
The previous Manchester Metropolis midfielder obtained a thunderous ovation, with the gang repeatedly chanting, “Rodri, Rodri, Rodri,” whereas president Joan Laporta watched with an enormous smile.
It was a surreal welcome for the 30-year-old midfielder, who arrives on the membership as the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having led Spain to the trophy and gained the Golden Ball.
Rodri, who has been given the No. 16 shirt, couldn’t conceal his happiness on the reception, whereas his teammates too have been crammed with happiness because the followers welcomed the brand new signing in a particular trend.
Debut should wait
Whereas Rodri might have been offered to the followers right this moment, they should wait to observe the Spaniard in motion in Barcelona colors.
The World Cup winner has solely educated as soon as with the staff, which occurred this morning, and as such, he has not been included within the squad listing for the Gamper Trophy match.
Nonetheless, the €76.5 million signing from Manchester Metropolis may make his maiden look for Barcelona on the weekend after they face Elche of their La Liga opener.
