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Newcastle United discusses potential captaincy options for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:28 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Newcastle United discusses potential captaincy options for 2026-27 season

Summary

Newcastle United is evaluating candidates for the captaincy following Bruno Guimaraes’ transfer to Arsenal. Matthias Jaissle's first match in charge saw Malick Thiaw wearing the armband, raising speculation about his candidacy. Dan Burn is also seen as a strong option due to his leadership qualities and connection to the club. The final decision on the captaincy is yet to be made as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Guimaraes has left Newcastle for Arsenal.
•Malick Thiaw captained Newcastle in a recent friendly against Valencia.
•Dan Burn is considered a strong candidate for captain.
•Matthias Jaissle will make the final decision on the captaincy.

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What they're saying

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Obviously, Matthias Jaissle has seen something in the German that I haven't because Thiaw was the captain in the new head coach's first game in charge for the friendly with Valencia. There's a chance it was just a nice birthday presenter for Thiaw but at 25-years-old he's now one of the older players of the new crop for Newcastle 2.0 and was one of the few players who finished last season with any credit.
— Yahoo Sports

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