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Younger than Lee Kang-in, Atlético youth product Barrios joins the captaincy group

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios, 23, has joined the club’s captaincy group despite his relative youth.
  • The academy graduate is expected to help cover the absence of José Giménez, who joined newly promoted Deportivo on loan late in the transfer window.
  • Spanish newspaper Marca described the move as another step forward for Barrios, who is reportedly fourth in the club’s captaincy hierarchy.

Pablo Barrios has taken another step at Atlético Madrid, and this time it comes with a place in the captaincy group. The 23-year-old midfielder, a product of the club’s youth system, has been handed a leadership role despite his age.

Barrios is expected to help fill the gap left by José Giménez, 31, who moved to newly promoted Deportivo on loan at the end of the transfer window.

Spanish newspaper Marca reported that Barrios had made “another leap forward” by joining the group and receiving a place in the captaincy order. The report said the academy graduate now ranks fourth in the hierarchy.

The move highlights Barrios’ rise within Atlético. His promotion comes after years at the club and adds a new responsibility to the path of a player born in 2003.

Barrios has made another leap forward. This time, he has also taken the captain’s armband.

· MarcaThe Spanish newspaper described Barrios’ promotion into Atlético Madrid’s captaincy group.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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