Kevin Punter denies departure rumors and accepts Barcelona captaincy

American guard Kevin Punter has addressed summer rumors regarding his potential departure from FC Barcelona, stating that there was nothing to suggest he would leave the club. He dismissed reports linking him to other teams, describing the speculation as something people simply invent.

Punter also discussed his new responsibility as team captain for the upcoming season. He expressed that being named captain is an honor and noted that he intends to lead the team by being himself, rather than overthinking the role. He emphasized that leadership is a collective effort involving other players such as Joel Parra, Dario Brizuela, and Juan Nuñez.