Sergi Roberto named Barcelona captain for 2023-24 season

The 31-year-old was promoted to the first team in 2010

Responsibilities in the locker room are going to change as a result of Sergio Busquets leaving Barcelona. Sergi Roberto will lead Barcelona in the upcoming 2023-24 season.

The player has committed to another season, ensuring his stability on the team. Because Sergi Roberto is highly regarded by his teammates, it appears that the dressing room will continue to respect hierarchies as it has done in the past.

The native-born player has been with Barça since he was 15 years old, and he has given the team his entire dedication.

Sergi Roberto chose to put his allegiance to the team's colours before any offers from outside parties by agreeing to extend his contract for the next two seasons at a minimum wage.

Due to the player's versatility on the field and his position in the locker room, Xavi Hernández has always emphasised the significance of the individual.

He sets a fantastic example for the younger players and has excellent ties to the international core, namely Ter Stegen and De Jong. He is the perfect candidate to serve as captain.

The second belongs to Ter Stegen, and the third will have to be decided. The veteran would be Ousmane Dembélé, who joined in 2017. De Jong and Pedri are the other pair of players that have been with the team the longest.

Araujo and Lewandowski could be two further alternatives if the players decide to choose a different path to longevity.

Lewandowski only moved from Bayern Munich to Barcelona last summer. He is a leadership candidate nonetheless, due to his extraordinary talent and wealth of knowledge at the club's highest level. He has scored 19 goals in 29 games to help them take the lead in the La Liga title chase.

Araujo, in contrast, is young but has already emerged as a leader on and off the field. He has given outstanding performances, assisting them in maintaining 18 clean sheets in 30 matches.