In just a few days, Barcelona will play the traditional Camp Nou opener, as they contest the 50th edition of the Joan Gamper trophy at home, this year against Serie A runners-up AS Roma. The match is attractive in many ways, but one of the most interesting reasons is the return of a Blaugrana great: Seydou Keita comes back to Camp Nou three years after ending his triumphant Barça career.
The Malian midfielder was one of the key members of the Pep Guardiola Era. One of the first names on the coach's mind to enter as a substitute, Keita offered a completely new style.