Published 18:48 IST, November 13th 2019
Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany talks about teammates who wanted him to stay
“It was this ongoing fight to prove myself as being worthy of a place in the City team that led me to my conclusion," revealed Vincent Kompany. Read more
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Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany left side at end of 2018-19 season after winning consecutive Premier League trophies under Pep Guardiola. However, Kompany recently revealed that he was in two minds about his decision to leave Etihad Stadium. He stated that City teammates David Silva and Sergio Aguero tried talking him out of situation and asked him to stay at club but Belgian eventually left club after 11 years of service.
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Manchester City: Once a Blue always a Blue
Vincent Kompany left Manchester City on a positive te after winning domestic treble in his last season. Kompany n joined Belgium side Anderlecht, as a player-coach. Kompany recently released his new book, Treble Triumph, in which he mentioned that he had thoughts of staying at Manchester City to win one more Premier League title with club. former City captain has won four Premier League titles with club but he stated that winning is addictive and that he had irrational thoughts before joining Anderlecht.
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Belgian defender added that Manchester City were er to extend his contract by 12 months. According to Kompany, biggest compliment for him was that experienced players like Sergio Aguero and David Silva wanted defender to extend his tenure. However, legend believes that he made right decision in end which will help Manchester City to give young players chance and make m ready for future.
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13:52 IST, November 13th 2019