Bernardo Silva, New Manchester City Captain by Direct Election of Guardiola
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has appointed Bernardo Silva as the new team captain. This decision marks a significant change, as Guardiola usually lets the players and staff vote to choose the captain. Silva’s choice, who could be playing his last season at the club, has been made directly by Guardiola. The vice-captains will be Rúben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland.Silva, who arrived at the club in 2017 from Monaco, has hinted that he will not extend his contract, which expires in 2026. There have been rumors about a possible return to Benfica, the club of his childhood. Silva’s appointment as captain comes after he was part of the City’s leadership group last season. Guardiola made this unusual decision after observing aspects that “he didn’t like” during the past season. Haaland, for his part, has been named vice-captain for the first time. Guardiola has mentioned that the Norwegian striker, who signed a long-term contract, could eventually assume the role of main captain.I know what I’m going to do, but now is not the time to talk about it. I’m very focused on my season. I’m very focused on performing well for Man City. When the time comes, I’ll talk about it.
Bernardo Silva
Erling Haaland is very young, but he has to start learning what it means to be a captain, because, hopefully, he will be here many, many years. Sooner or later, he will take that position as the first one.
Pep Guardiola
