Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
Called up to the national team for the first time
Major
Cause
His club performances earned him a first national-team selection.
Made his national team debut
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Heard a passionate full-time response
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Bayern Munich
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. European competition opportunity A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named team captain
Major
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
Wants the board to strengthen the squad
Moderate
Cause
He feels the squad around him is not strong enough to match his ambition. (He is openly ambitious.; The squad's quality sits below his own level.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Eyeing a future in coaching
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; He has become a dressing-room leader.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.