This weekend, Barcelona will face Como within the Joan Gamper Trophy, and it’ll see them reunited with acquainted faces. Former midfielder Cesc Fabregas is the top coach of the Serie A aspect, who additionally boast ex-captain Sergi Roberto amongst their ranks.
after failing to agree phrases on a brand new contract, and that led him to signing for Como. He shall be again in Catalonia to face his former membership, and as he informed Jijantes (through ), he’s very excited on the prospect of taking part in towards quite a few his ex-teammates.
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“The Gamper shall be particular. I might have favored to have been in a position to return to the Camp Nou, however it’s nonetheless particular to face Barcelona.”
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Sergi Roberto of Como is challenged by Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Picture through Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Roberto additionally gave his response to the information that certainly one of his former teammates in Inigo Martinez in favour of becoming a member of Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Nassr.
“It’s a vital loss. As a participant he has had an unbelievable season, however as a teammate he was additionally key. Not solely as a participant. As an individual and on the degree of the dressing room he’s very, essential.”
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Lastly, Roberto spoke on the information surrounding Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who was his successor as Barcelona captain.
“I really feel dangerous concerning the state of affairs the membership has reached with Ter Stegen. On the one hand, it’s the membership of my life, and on the opposite aspect, he’s a pal. I can’t give an opinion as a result of I don’t know all the things both, however I hope it ends in the absolute best approach.”