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Newcastle debated options for captaincy following Guimaraes departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Newcastle debated options for captaincy following Guimaraes departure

Summary

Newcastle United faces a decision on their captaincy for the 2026-27 season after Bruno Guimaraes' transfer to Arsenal. Harvey Barnes and Fabian Schar are among the leading candidates to inherit the armband. Barnes, 28, stands out as a vital squad member with experience, while Schar, a loyal player with a recent contract extension, is also a strong contender. The club’s new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, is expected to finalize the captain selection soon as part of the leadership structure.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Guimaraes transferred to Arsenal, creating a captaincy vacancy.
•Harvey Barnes is a prominent candidate along with Fabian Schar.
•Barnes offers experience and could lead by example.
•Schar is among the longest-serving players at Newcastle.
•Matthias Jaissle will decide the future club captain.

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4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Who for captain? Barnes or Schar?

What they're saying

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At 28-years-old, Harvey Barnes is a rare profile within the Newcastle United squad. The winger will be among the first names on the team-sheet, his new deal should give some security that he'll be at St. James' Park for a few years to come and he has plenty of experience under his belt. It wouldn't be a complete surprise if he were team captain with some of the options for club captain not likely to start as often as the former Leicester City man.
— Yahoo Sports

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