How can Man City replace departing captain Silva?

How can Man City replace departing captain Silva?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Captain Bernardo Silva has won 19 pieces of silverware at Manchester CityByShamoon HafezManchester City reporterPublished8 minutes ago1 CommentsManchester City will lose the services of their dependable captain next season after Bernardo Silva announced he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.While manager Pep Guardiola has led the club to an unprecedented period of success during his 10-year tenure, midfielder Silva - his most trusted lieutenant - has been beside him every step of the way."My main goal as a player was to always play with passion so you guys [the fans] could feel proud and well represented on the pitch," said the 31-year-old Portugal international. "I hope you felt that every single game."I arrived as a Man City player, I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life."When the skipper climbed the steps at Wembley Stadium following City's brilliant Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal last month, it was the 19th piece of silverware he had lifted since joining the club from Monaco in 2017.Silva could end his time at City by collecting another domestic treble, with the side still in contention for the Premier League and facing Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals next Saturday.He may not quite have the standing of past City icons such as Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany or David Silva, but his achievements will undoubtedly sit alongside theirs when he does make his exit from Etihad Stadium this summer.Captain Silva to leave Man City at end of seasonPublished3 hours agoGuardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and CharlesPublished13 December 2025'Infectious, clever and cute'There is a clear understanding and mutual respect between Guardiola and Silva, and one of the key reasons why he was handed the armband at the start of this season following the departure of De Bruyne...