NETO will remain as Cherries captain this season under new head coach Andoni Iraola, it has been confirmed.

The Brazilian goalkeeper joined Cherries last summer from European giants Barcelona, establishing himself as number one under Gary O’Neil after starting life on the bench under Scott Parker.

In February, it was announced that Neto had been named club captain by O’Neil, with Lloyd Kelly, who had been appointed skipper by Parker, stripped of the armband.

Iraola also confirmed that long-serving Adam Smith would remain in his post as vice-captain, a role he served under both Parker and O’Neil.

Neto wore the captain’s armband throughout pre-season and again donned it for the season opener against West Ham.

Iraola had previously stated that he was considering the captaincy during pre-season, with a final decision communicated to the players ahead of the new campaign.

The Spaniard told the Daily Echo: “It's going to continue being Neto as captain.

“It's going to be Adam Smith, as vice-captain.

“I think it’s no surprise for anyone because they are in a very young team.

“I think we need this kind of experience that both can give us.”

Cherries travel to Liverpool this afternoon (3pm) for their second game under Iraola, having drawn with West Ham on the opening day.