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The Guardian - UK
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Bernardo Silva describes Manchester City captaincy as one of his ‘biggest honours’

Bernardo Silva waves to the crowd after Manchester City beat Juventus
Bernardo Silva was delighted by Manchester City’s performance in a 5-2 win against Juventus. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters

Bernardo Silva has said that being made Manchester City captain by Pep Guardiola is one of his “biggest honours” and that he will look to Rodri, Erling Haaland and Rúben Dias to support him.

Silva is the first captain Guardiola has appointed in a 17-year coaching career, having previously allowed his players at City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona to vote on who should lead them.

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