The 25-year-old wore the armband on a number of occasions last season.
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick called time on his illustrious career at the end of last season and will be part of Jose Mourinho’s coaching team moving forward.
The 36-year-old spent 12 seasons at the club, winning 5 Premier League titles among other accolades, and was the club captain for the 2017/18 season.
His retirement leaves Mourinho with a decision to make about the identity of United’s next club captain.
Antonio Valencia served as the on-field captain for the majority of last season, and while the right-back appears the obvious choice the 32-years-old unlikely to be a long-term option.
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If Mourinho is looking for a long-term option then he should consider Paul Pogba.
The 25-year-old has underwhelmed slightly since he joined as the ‘world’s most expensive player’ in the summer of 2016, in a deal worth £89 million.
The Frenchman has produced some brilliant performances for Mourinho’s side, most notably his brace in the 3-2 comeback win against Manchester City, and did wear the captain’s armband on a number of occasions last season.
Pogba has often looked like a leader on the pitch for United and the added responsibility of being made club captain may help the midfielder maximise his potential at Old Trafford.
Mourinho hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with the French international but if managed right, giving him the armband could have positive consequences for both Pogba and the club.
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