Pep Guardiola might already know Man City's next captain after Fernandinho
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City midfielder Fernandinho announced that he will leave the club in the summer after playing in England for nine seasons with the reigning Premier League champions.
City are not only losing a club legend when the Brazilian departs, but also a leader within their squad. Fernandinho has been club captain for two seasons after previous captain David Silva’s departure back to his Spanish homeland in 2020.
Along with the gap that will be left behind in midfield after City’s No.25 leaves, the armband will also be vacant with a new leader needed to be selected.
One of cornerstones behind City’s recent success is having a strong captain at the helm, steering the team to silverware. READ MORE: Riyad Mahrez can set incredible Man City record this season Vincent Kompany was captain at City from 2011/12 onwards and, during his stewardship, the club won four Premier League titles, four League Cups, two Community Shields and an FA Cup — the latter being in the Belgian’s final game for the club.
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