Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot is poised to don the captain’s armband in the future.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Dalot has emerged as a contender to replace current skipper Bruno Fernandes.
The 25-year-old had a splendid 2023/24 season, during which he was voted the United Players’ Player of the Year.
He featured in 50 games across all competitions, bagging three goals and registering five assists.
Dalot’s versatility proved invaluable as he seamlessly adapted to the left-back position, starting 15 times under Erik ten Hag amidst a spate of injuries.
Man Utd legend Gary Neville has already branded him as the ‘long-term solution‘ for the right-back spot.
Dalot signed a five-year contract extension in 2023 and is determined to achieve success at Old Trafford.
He is one of the few players who is passionate about the Red Devils and plays with his heart on the sleeve.
Fernandes’s contract has two more years remaining. United must offer him a new deal as he is their most important player.
The Portuguese midfielder deserves the armband while he is at the Theatre of Dreams. He is United’s best and most influential signing in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
However, every club needs to plan for the future, and Dalot is a fantastic option to be the club captain.
He was known for his dynamic attacking play when he joined United under Jose Mourinho.
His loan stint with AC Milan in the 2020-21 campaign helped him become more confident in his defending.
The £30 million-rated star has showcased his impressive skills as an inverted full-back under Ten Hag, seamlessly drifting into the midfield to bolster United’s attacking prowess.
If Fernandes leaves United, Dalot is the prime candidate to inherit the captaincy baton.
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