Four Barcelona Players Have Replaced Lionel Messi As Captain

Barcelona have finally confirmed the names of their captains ahead of the 2021-2022 season. The Spanish club have revealed new "skippers" following the exit of their talisman Lionel Messi.

Recall that Barcelona confirmed that the 34 years old will not return to the club due to "economic" and "financial" obligations. Ronald Koeman's side are struggling "financially" due to high wage bills of some senior players in the squad.

On Sunday, Barcelona bid farewell to the Argentine international after 21 years at the Camp Nou.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have revealed four players who will play the role of captain ahead of the new season. Recall that Barcelona finished last campaign in third place.

On Monday (August 9th 2021), four players have been named as the club's new captain. In the image uploaded on the club's verified Twitter handle, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Piqua held the captain's armband. While Sergio Roberto and Jordi Alba was spotted beside because they will serve as deputies.

Barcelona will kick off the La Liga 2021-2022 season against Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on August 15th.