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Pep Guardiola names new Man City captain after Kevin De Bruyne exit as Erling Haaland included among three vice-skippers

<p>Per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14822853/Bernardo-Silva-new-Manchester-City-captain-decided-future-contract-expires.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, Guardiola has appointed Bernardo Silva as City's new captain. Kevin De Bruyne vacated the armband when he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-agrees-napoli-deal-scott-mctominay/blta17f46edff455dd3" target="_blank">moved to Napoli</a>, and the City boss has now personally appointed the Portugal international as skipper, instead of sticking to the club's usual process of putting the decision to a leadership group. Ruben Dias, Rodri and Erling Haaland will serve as vice-captains.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Silva may only wear the armband for one season, with his contract due to expire next summer, but he has rejected several offers to leave in recent transfer windows. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bernardo-silva-saudi-arabia-man-city-star-responds-transfer-links-club-world-cup/blt85b485e3a767023f" target="_blank">Saudi Arabian clubs</a> have an interest in the midfielder, as do his former club <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bernardo-silva-set-for-portuguese-homecoming-man-city-star-benfica/blt0c0432897b11767b" target="_blank">Benfica</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Silva has stopped short of confirming anything about his future beyond the coming season, telling reporters: "I know what I'm going to do but it's not the time to talk about that. I'm very focused on my season. I'm very focused on performing well for&nbsp;Man City.</p><p>"When the time is due I will talk about it. I have one year on my contract so obviously I can leave next season. This season for sure will be at City, I’m going to stay.</p><p>"I've had options in the past and this year, like last year, my option is to stay at Man City."</p>

WHAT SILVA SAID

<p>"Bernardo has been incredible," Guardiola said of Silva's importance to City. "Eight years, no injuries. Always in the bad moments he makes a step up.
 He’s an example on the pitch. And when he has to say something to me or to the players, he says it for the best for the club."</p><p>
Silva will likely captain City when they face Wydad AC in their first game of the Club World Cup on Wednesday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Pep Guardiola names new Man City captain after Kevin De Bruyne exit as Erling Haaland included among three vice-skippers | Goal.com

Pep Guardiola has named Bernardo Silva as Manchester City&apos;s new captain, making the decision personally instead of putting it to a team vote.