According to the Manchester Evening News, Maresca will personally oversee the team's leadership and will not allow players to vote for the next captain. The new manager also hopes to appoint an England player to the captaincy for the club's new journey.
Ruben Diaz is expected to take over the captain's armband after Bernardo Silva's transfer to Real Madrid. The Portuguese defender was a frontrunner for captain last season when Guardiola called off a dressing room vote; although other clubs offered him contracts in recent months, he ultimately chose to stay.
Last season, the team's leadership team consisted of only Haaland, Rodri, and Ruben Dias. Now, Barcelona is accelerating Rodri's transfer, leaving a vacancy in the captaincy. Gevadiol stated that he would be willing to take on more responsibility if called up, but Maresca hopes at least one spot will be reserved for an English player.
This week, Foden publicly stated that as the longest-serving player in the first team, he must strive to shoulder this responsibility. The 26-year-old, after being named Premier League Player of the Year, has experienced fluctuating form over the past two years, and now hopes that a fresh start with the team will help him return to his peak.
Gue, who previously captained Crystal Palace, seamlessly integrated into Manchester City after joining in the winter transfer window, although he is still on holiday following the World Cup. Nico O'Reilly and Elliott Anderson will return to the team next week.
