Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the primary captain of FC Barcelona, was one of many key figures on the pre-celebration occasion held on the Gran Teatre del Liceu for the membership’s one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary.
The German goalkeeper, who’s recovering from a severe knee harm sustained on the finish of September, spoke to ‘Barça One’ simply minutes earlier than the beginning of the occasion and shared his delight in being “the captain this yr.”
“It’s a nice honour to symbolize these gamers who play with the utmost enthusiasm. Within the years when Barça was profitable virtually every thing, everybody needed to be a Barcelona fan,” stated Ter Stegen.
“This appeared like insanity to me and my household, and I all the time had in thoughts that someday I needed to be right here. We’re in a special scenario now, however I’m very blissful to have taken this step,” he added.
Concerning his restoration from the intense knee harm, Ter Stegen admitted that, though “every thing goes effectively” and he’s “in good fingers,” he’s presently in “a part the place every thing is taking a very long time.”
“I see the teammates day by day and attempt to be with them to share moments and assist them with no matter I can,” he defined.
“It excites me to see younger gamers like Cubarsi, particularly those from the academy. Seeing them day by day. And past the expertise, I can see there’s a excellent workforce spirit,” he added when speaking in regards to the youthful gamers within the workforce.
Lastly, earlier than getting into the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the German goalkeeper acknowledged that the return to Spotify Camp Nou “goes to be very particular.”
