Enzo Maresca, appointed as Manchester City’s new manager on June 29, 2026, is ending Guardiola’s democratic captaincy model by eliminating player and staff votes to select the captain. Rúben Dias emerges as the leading candidate for the armband, while Rodri’s potential move to FC Barcelona further complicates the transition. Bernardo Silva had already left the club for Real Madrid during the summer 2026 transfer window. Maresca, signing a three-year contract until 2029, returns for his third stint at the club after serving as assistant and academy coach.
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