Manchester City may need a new captain next season as Bernardo Silva’s contract approaches free agency. Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland are reportedly among the players in contention to take over at the Etihad Stadium.
The Manchester Evening News reported:
“If Bernardo Silva leaves at the end of the season, as looks likely, it would be a surprise if the first captain did not come from the existing group. Ruben Dias was looking to be given the nod last year before Silva got the armband and he looks the frontrunner – Guardiola has spoken this season about overplaying the centre-back, currently injured, because he brings so much to the team with his leadership. There’s also Rodri and Erling Haaland will surely be a shout if he stays for the length of his contract, but Dias looks like the next captain.”
