Pep Guardiola has decided who will be Manchester City’s captain for next season | OneFootball

Earlier this week it was revealed that Manchester City’s captaincy group has been decided. As per a report from X account, FPLMaineRoad, which was relayed by CityXtra, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland are Manchester City’s four-man leadership group. Now Jack Gaughan has reported for the Daily Mail that Bernardo Silva will be Manchester City’s captain for next season. Pep Guardiola has made that decision himself as per Jack Gaughan’s new report.

Bernardo Silva will be Manchester City’s captain as they embark on a new era.

Jack Gaughan reports for the Daily Mail that Pep Guardiola has decided that Bernardo Silva will be Manchester City’s captain for next season. Furthermore, Gaughan reports that Guardiola has deviated from his usual method of selecting City’s captain. Typically, the Manchester City players decide who will be their captain ahead of a new season. But after a disappointing 24/25 season, Guardiola has chosen Bernardo Silva to be his captain for the new season. Speaking on Bernardo Silva and his efforts at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola said: “Bernardo has been incredible. 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.”

Bernardo Silva typifies what is expected of a Manchester City leader.

As a player, Bernardo Silva will go down as a Manchester City legend. His play and efforts on the pitch have been crucial to City’s recent era of dominance. At times, players like Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland have taken all of the headlines and accolades over Bernardo. But his play was crucial to Pep Guardiola’s side establishing itself as the dominant force in English football before the 24/25 season.

But after a disappointing 24/25 season, a new era is underway at Manchester City. To lead that new era, Pep Guardiola needs a captain who is willing to go above and beyond for his team. Manchester City’s captain must to be a player who will always do what is best for the team. Bernardo Silva is that player. He has always sacrificed his individual game for the good of his team on the pitch. No role is beneath the Portuguese international. He can step into midfield, play on a wing, or he has filled in at left-back when needed. That versatility shows the ability of Bernardo as a player, and further illustrates how far he will push for the cause for Manchester City.

Bernardo Silva will be Manchester City’s captain for next season. The Portuguese international will lead Pep Guardiola’s side into a new era starting at the FIFA Club World Cup. Based on what he has already achieved at the club he is a fine choice as captain. If his teammates follow his lead Manchester City could quickly return to the top of English football.