{
  "id": 5573569,
  "title": "EPL: Maresca names Dias, Haaland Man City captains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T14:38:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has announced that Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma will serve as the club's captains for the upcoming season. The decision was shared on social media by Fabrizio Romano. The move grants the experienced players additional leadership responsibilities within the squad as Manchester City gears up for the new campaign.\n\nSpeaking about their marquee signing, Enzo Fernandez, Maresca stated that the player is a winner with a winner's mentality, having won the World Cup and the Club World Cup. Fernandez's arrival attracted attention from Ronaldo, which led Maresca to the decision to join Al Nassr. The coach expressed his enthusiasm for Fernandez's winning mentality and experience in lifting major trophies, believing it would be beneficial for the team as they aim to achieve their season's objectives.\n\nChelsea coach Xabi Alonso commented on Fernández's departure, stating that all decisions are made collectively within the club, aiming for the best outcome for the team and squad. They seek to build a good spirit and team atmosphere. Gilbert Ekugbe, a journalist at Punch Newspapers, provided this report based on the information available.",
  "summary": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has announced the club’s new captains, including Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma named Manchester City captains.",
    "Enzo Maresca highlights Fernandez's winning mentality and experience in lifting major trophies.",
    "Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso mentions collective decision-making for Fernández's departure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Maresca names Dias, Haaland Man City captains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains-5574204",
        "published": "2026-09-04T14:42:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}