Last Updated: March 22, 2023, 02:59 IST
De Bruyne was one of many gamers criticised after The Red Devils had been knocked out within the group stage in Qatar. (Image: AP)
The Red Devils coach Domenico Tedesco selected playmaker De Bruyne for the place after Real Madrid’s Hazard ended his Belgium profession
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne mentioned on Tuesday he was “honoured” to be named Belgium captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement from international football.
The Red Devils coach Domenico Tedesco chose playmaker De Bruyne for the position after Real Madrid’s Hazard, who turned 32 in January, ended his Belgium career following last year’s World Cup.
Tedesco, who took over from Roberto Martinez after the tournament, has called up 19-year-olds Zeno Debast and Romeo Lavia to what was an ageing squad.
“It’s an honour for me to be named and represent the country in this way,” De Bruyne instructed RTL-TVI tv.
“I’m virtually 32. I’ve by no means thought-about worldwide retirement. I feel I can nonetheless deliver one thing to the desk and assist the children,” he added.
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Chelsea attacker Romelu Lukaku will be De Bruyne’s vice-captains.
De Bruyne was one of many gamers criticised after The Red Devils had been knocked out within the group stage in Qatar.
De Bruyne has played 97 games for Belgium scoring 25 goals and will make his debut as skipper in Sweden on Friday in a Euro 2024 qualifier.
They will also face Austria, Azerbaijan and Estonia in the campaign for the tournament held in Germany next summer.
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