Bernardo relishing responsibility of being City captain | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva says he wants to inspire future generations that winning is the only option when you’re at Manchester City.

Bernardo, club captain for the 2025/26 campaign, says he’s relishing the responsibility the role brings.

And he says the aspirational outlook of star names like Vincent Kompany, Fernandinho, David Silva and Sergio Aguero has left its mark on him just as he now hopes to pass on the same ambitious aims to those who follow him.

“I was lucky enough to play with some players like Vincent, Fernandinho, David, Kun and the legacy they left us is that it’s not enough to finish second, third or fourth,” said Bernardo.

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“The legacy we want to leave to the younger guys and the new signings is that at this club is we need to win and that’s the motivation we have.”

Bernardo, speaking in front of the crowd as part of the ‘City are Back’ open training event, also revealed his delight in being handed the armband ahead of the new campaign.

“I’m very proud obviously but also knowing that it’s a very big responsibility,” he added.

“I will try to first of all be an example in the way I behave every day but also the biggest task is to create the right atmosphere in the dressing room.

“It’s about respect between us but at the same time competing for a position in the team.

“We’re very motivated for the new season, I think a lot of good things are coming and we’re working very hard to give the fans something they deserve, titles again.”