Patri Guijarro has stepped into the role of first captain for FC Barcelona Femení, taking over the armband from Alexia Putellas and assuming leadership of a squad transitioning into a new era under manager Pere Romeu.
Stepping into the Captaincy at Camp Nou
Patri Guijarro officially pulled on the captain’s armband for the first time before stepping onto the pitch at Camp Nou during a high-profile Clásico against Real Madrid, an encounter that ended in a dominant victory for the club in front of more than 40,000 spectators. The transition followed the departure of Alexia Putellas from the club’s active roster. According to reporting by EL PERIÓDICO, the decision to name the midfielder from Palma de Mallorca as first captain was organic, driven by unanimous agreement among the club hierarchy, the technical staff, and her teammates.
Speaking to DAZN, Guijarro reflected on her new responsibilities within a changing locker room. “With the teammates everything is very easy, despite having a team with little experience,” Guijarro said. “They are athletes and young players who have to learn a lot and that is obvious, but they adapt very easily. They want to listen, learn, and work very hard day to day.”
Pere Romeu praises midfielder's organic leadership within squad
Manager Pere Romeu highlighted the natural progression of leadership within the squad following the victory over Real Madrid. “She has influence over the players with the most experience, she has a lot of influence over the youngest, and she has a very good connection with the entire coaching staff. It has been a very organic process,” Romeu stated.
While the midfielder maintains that her personal approach has not changed, those close to her note that she carries the added weight of leadership with heightened consciousness, stepping into the spotlight previously occupied by Putellas. Her family, including her mother and sister who traveled from Palma de Mallorca, watched from the stands as she debuted her new official responsibility at the stadium.
Guijarro negotiates contract renewal with FC Barcelona
Beyond her responsibilities on the pitch, Guijarro’s long-term future with the club remains a central talking point. Her current contract is set to expire next summer, but negotiations regarding a renewal are reportedly advancing at a strong pace, according to EL PERIÓDICO. Discussions began several months ago, with the player placing primary focus on ensuring that FC Barcelona maintains a competitive, winning sports project as the club enters a transitional chapter.
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