Manchester City players have decided who their captain and vice-captain will be for the forthcoming season.
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan took the captain's armband against West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth and it has been decided by a player vote that he will become the club's permanent captain. A new skipper had been guaranteed at the Etihad Stadium this summer after Fernandinho left to join Athletico Paranaense this transfer window.
Gundogan's promotion left a spot to be filled in the vice-captain position with Kevin De Bruyne being given this honour. The Belgian midfielder was this week nominated for UEFA Men's Player of the Year.
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City players vote for their captain at the beginning of every season with Gundogan and De Bruyne now being named as the top two senior players in a group of five. The other three squad members making up this elite group are Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and Rodri.
Speaking about the honour of being the City's captain on Twitter, Gundogan said: "Proud to be the captain of this amazing team and this great club. I've already worn the armband before, but to be named the official captain for the first time is really a big honour.
"I will continue to give everything on and off the pitch to make this a very successful season."
The Blues continued their perfect start to the Premier League season on Saturday with a 4-0 victory over the Cherries. Gundogan, De Bruyne, Foden and a Jefferson Lerma own goal sealed a comfortable victory for Pep Guardiola's side in the blistering heat.
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