Manchester City Captain, Vincent Kompany Confirms Leaving Club

The prolific defender, Vincent Kompany spent 11 years at Man City, played in 360 games and scored 20 goals. 

 

Vincent Kompany

 

Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany, has confirmed he will leave the club this summer, having secured an historic domestic treble.

 

Kompany, 33, is City’s longest-serving player, having joined in August 2008, but his contract runs out at the end of the season.

 

He has been blighted with injury problems in recent years but started five of City’s last six Premier League matches to help them win the title, including scoring a stunning winner against Leicester in the penultimate game.

 

In a post on his verified Facebook page, Kompany wrote: “As overwhelming as it is, the time has come for me to go. And what a season to bow out. I feel nothing but gratefulness. I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special journey, at a very special club.

“I remember the first day, as clear as I see the last. I remember the boundless kindness I received from the people of Manchester.

“I will never forget how all Man City supporters remained loyal to me in good times and especially bad times. Against the odds you have always backed me and inspired me to never give up.

“Sheikh Mansour changed my life and that of all the City fans around the world, for that I am forever grateful. A blue nation has arisen and challenged the established order of things, I find that awesome.

“I cherish the counsel and leadership of a good human being, Khaldoon Al Mubarak. Man City could not be in better hands.”

 

Paying tribute to Kompany, Manchester City Chairman Al Mubarak told the club website: “There have been many important contributors to Manchester City’s renaissance, but arguably none are more important than Vincent Kompany.

“He defines the essence of the club. For a decade he has been the lifeblood, the soul, and beating heart of a supremely talented squad.

“A booming voice in the dressing room yet a quiet and measured ambassador off it, Vincent can be as proud of himself as we are of him.

“I am not sure he expected to lift the Premier League trophy on four occasions during his captaincy but he will be remembered and revered whenever this period of unprecedented City success is spoken about by future generations.

“His leadership, intelligence and determination have seen him adapt brilliantly to playing under four different managers and overcome some debilitating injuries. He is a special character who has answered every demand the club has made of him.

“We now look forward to celebrating his testimonial match in September so that we can properly celebrate his City contribution. He will always be part of the City family.”

 

DAILY POST reports that Kompany spent 11 years at Man City, played in 360 games and scored 20 goals.

 

During that time he won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields.