Maresca Explains Why Haaland Won't Be Manchester City Captain

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has stated he has no intention of handing the captain's armband to Erling Haaland, citing the Norwegian's prolific goal-scoring as the reason. Haaland had been tipped as a potential new captain for the team following Bernardo Silva's departure and Rodri's anticipated transfer. However, Maresca has dismissed the possibility of entrusting the armband to his leading striker.

"At Leicester and Chelsea, I had one rule: when we score a goal, the captain comes to me for tactical instructions, not to celebrate. But if he is the goalscorer, then, of course, he can celebrate. So we would have a big problem if Erling were captain," the Italian manager explained. Meanwhile, Manchester City announced that young forward Divin Mubama will be sent on loan to Championship side Southampton. Last season, Mubama also had a loan spell in the Championship with Stoke City.