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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jamie Jackson in Philadelphia

Bernardo Silva named new Manchester City captain in final year of contract

Bernardo Silva speaks to the media
Bernardo Silva says Manchester City will respect their competition as they strive to win the inaugural Club World Cup in the US. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images

Bernardo Silva will captain Manchester City at the Club World Cup, with the Portuguese player saying he could leave the club when his contract expires next June.

The 30-year-old signed in the summer of 2017 and is one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players, a status reflected in the manager nominating him to lead the campaign to claim the inaugural 32-team competition in the US.

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