Watch: Barcelona fans welcome Rodri with thunderous ovation
The Joan Gamper Trophy has now reached its 61st edition. The occasion, the traditional curtain-raiser for the new campaign, serves primarily as FC Barcelona’s opportunity to present the squad for th...
The Joan Gamper Trophy, now in its 61st edition, provided Barcelona with an opportunity to unveil their squad for the upcoming season and introduce new additions. As the match against Al Ahly approached, the players took turns stepping onto the field and were met with enthusiastic applause from the crowd. However, it was the arrival of Rodri, a summer signing from Manchester City, that left a lasting impression on the fans.
When the announcer introduced Rodri, the entire stadium seemed to tremble with excitement as the midfielder received a thunderous ovation and chants of "Rodri, Rodri, Rodri." Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, watched the celebration with a beaming smile. The 30-year-old midfielder, who had previously led Spain to victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was visibly thrilled by the reception.
Despite the warm welcome, Rodri will have to wait before making his debut in a Barcelona match, as he has only undergone one training session with the team and is yet to be included in the squad list for the Gamper Trophy match. However, the €76.5 million signing from Manchester City is expected to make his first appearance for Barcelona in their upcoming La Liga opener against Elche.
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