Pep Guardiola named Bernardo Silva Manchester City’s captain after Kevin De Bruyne left. Guardiola usually lets players and staff vote on the club’s captain, so Silva’s appointment is unique. Silva was named captain after committing to the 2025-26 season.
The 30-year-old’s contract expires in June 2026, raising questions over his future at City. Silva said he will stay at City this year and not talk about the future.
My plan is clear, but now is not the time to discuss it. My season is my priority. Performing well for Man City is my priority. Silva said he would discuss it when the time came.
“I can leave next season because my contract is one year. I had options last year and this year, and I’m staying at Man City “said.
Guardiola confessed he chose Kyle Walker as City’s captain this season, a change from last year. Walker, who joined Milan on loan in January, is not in City’s Club World Cup squad. Guardiola stated he chose the captain for the first time in his managerial career.
“I’m the manager this season, for the first time in my career, I decided who would be my captain,” he stated.
“Last season disappointed me. This season, I chose.
“Sometimes I want to be the boss and this season I decided to do it, so I chose the four captains and at the end of this World Cup, maybe we will choose one or two more.”
