'I won't lie to you' Barcelona's new skipper expresses his delight after getting the Captain's armband

Raphinha hasn't been in Barcelona for a long time, but from the moment he joined the Spanish team, he faced criticism and negativity, especially during challenging times for him and the club.

His past mediocre performances are now a distant memory. He has left them behind for good. The Brazilian striker is now a key player for the Catalans, capable of making a difference with his goals and impactful runs.

Raphinha On getting promoted As a Skipper

Raphinha was unexpectedly appointed as captain for the first time in Barcelona's match against Villarreal, which evoked strong emotions. He expressed nothing but appreciation for the opportunity to wear the club armband, a responsibility that he may encounter again shortly. This experience, however, will always hold a special place in his memory.

Barçelona's new skipper expressed his delight at getting the captain's armband. He tried not to exaggerate his feelings but mentioned that he grew up wanting to play for the Iconic Spanish Club, someday, and since he became a member now a skipper, he felt very honoured to play for the side. 

He expressed his excitement about being named the skipper for the side and believed that leading a club like Barcelona handed him a very proud moment in his career.

"I won't lie to you. Not even an exaggeration. I grew up knowing that I wanted to play in Barcelona one day. This has been my big dream since I was a little kid. It's a great honour to play over here. So you can understand how much it means to me to wear the captain's armband. It is a great honour for me! I am very excited." - Raphinha stated

"To compete and be the captain of Barcelona is something very big and great. I feel very proud of it!”- he added

Famous football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano took to his X to report on Raphina's statement.

©🇧🇷 Raphinha: "I won't lie... I have been a Barça fan since I was a kid. I grew up watching these players and it's an honor to play here!".

"The captaincy means a lot to me, I'm very emotional".

"Playing matches as captain of FC Barcelona is very special". pic.twitter.com/ZgxbJWxhLj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 23, 2024