Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan will captain Germany, supervisor Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday, 9 months earlier than the nation hosts Euro 2024.
Gundogan skippered Premier League and European champions Manchester Metropolis through the 2022-23 marketing campaign earlier than leaving for La Liga.
The 32-year-old will put on the German captain’s armband throughout Saturday’s worldwide pleasant in opposition to Japan in Wolfsburg.
Within the absence of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who fractured his proper leg throughout a snowboarding accident in early December 2022, Flick had opted for Joshua Kimmich as captain for pleasant matches in March and June.
“It offers a brand new power, which we are able to use,” defined Flick of the “management duo” he was aiming to create between Gundogan and 28-year-old Bayern midfielder Kimmich.
“I am delighted with this vote of confidence. It is a terrific honour for me to information this nonetheless younger workforce,” stated Gundogan, including he was conscious of the “accountability” that went with guiding the four-time world and three-time European champions.
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