Pep Guardiola has appointed Bernardo Silva as the new captain of Manchester City, marking a departure from the usual practice of player votes. Silva, whose contract runs until 2026, has hinted that the upcoming season may be his last with City, as he has expressed interest in returning to Benfica. Guardiola's decision comes after a disappointing previous season, where he decided he wanted to take control of the captaincy. Silva joins a leadership group that includes vice-captains Rúben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland.
I have one year on my contract so obviously I can leave next season. I've had options in the past and this year, like last year, and this year my option is to stay at Man City.
I'm the manager this season, for the first time in my career, I decided who would be my captain. I didn't like what happened last season. I decided this season.
Guardiola usually lets players and staff vote on who should be captain, but has decided to appoint Silva -- and vice-captains Rúben Dias, Rodri and Erling Haaland -- himself for the first time.
Silva has made the step up to be captain after he was named as part of City's leadership group last season.
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