Rafinia: Support Telios to continue to serve as Barcelona captain, but the decision is in the hands of the coach and the chairman

Football 9:36am, 2 August 2025 84

Among the most popular topics in Barcelona, the captain is undoubtedly the most popular one. Barcelona winger Rafinia was interviewed by Catalonia Radio on Friday, and he supported Ter Stegen to continue as the team captain, but also said that the decision was not in his hands.

Rafinia said: "Yes, in my opinion he should continue to be the captain, but in the end it was not something we could decide. He has been very supportive since I came here. I remember clearly that he is one of the captains of the team, and there is a hierarchy in the football world, and we have to respect that. But in the end it is not what we can decide, we can only follow the arrangements. Even if he is no longer the captain, he is still a very special person."

When asked if he would vote When Rafinia said, "I don't know that only the head coach or the chairman can answer this question."

From a personal perspective, Rafinia admitted: "Being the first captain will be a great honor, but it will not change my determination to do my best for the club and the attitude of helping young and old players. It is indeed a huge honor, but this decision is not made by us, and we must respect the final result."

In addition, Rafinia also praised Frick very much. "For me, Frick is very special. I had the best season of my career. He was the one who trusted me and showed me his talent and hard work. He also made me the captain of the team. The votes of his teammates also played a role, but in the end it was the head coach who made the decision. If he thought I was not suitable, I wouldn't be the captain."

Finally, Rafinia defended Yamal: "I don't understand the voices criticizing Yamal. Because at the age of 18, with his talent and ability, those who criticized him might do the same, or worse. In my opinion, as long as he performed normally on the court and in training, he should enjoy his life. He was very devoted to the team and knew his responsibilities. He did whatever he wanted during the holidays, no matter what others thought, as long as he continued to perform well, he could shut up a lot of people."

source:7n cm