5 reasons why Sergi Roberto should be the new Barca number 8

5. A fan favourite on the path to become a club legend

Successor?

Sergi Roberto is still young, and with his performances over the last 3 seasons he has shown he is here to stay. He has provided Barcelona with many iconic moments, and there are no doubts that many more are yet to come. The fans love him not only for his on-field abilities, but just for the fact that he is an academy product that fought to be in this team. He has the Barca DNA and plays their way. The movement, the control, the first touches, the runs and the game intelligence have all been a hallmark of Sergi's game, and the fans thoroughly enjoy that.

This iconic picture still remains in Barca fans' memory

Although Sergi Roberto is another in a long line of illustrious players to have graduated from Barca's academy, many believe that the cycle is coming to an end, with the retirement of many of their top talents. Majority of the fans see the current board as more interested in buying players than focusing on homegrown talents. Sergi is hence thought as the last one to make it to the first team as a regular. It will be therefore rewarding to the fans as well to the player himself to be given the number 8 jersey, worn by one of greatest players to play the game. It is a sign that the team and the coach believe in him and he'll play for many years to come.