After winning a domestic treble, thanks to their FA Cup win over Watford, Man City captain Vincent Kompany has officially announced his plans to leave the club. The Belgian defender, 11 years after first joining the Citizens, will continue his journey at Anderlecht, becoming a player-coach at the club. Here were Kompany's comments on his time with the current Premier League champions.
"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."
