Kompany leaves Man City to join Anderlecht

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will leave the club this summer, after securing a historic national hat-trick, to become player-manager of Belgian club Anderlecht.

Kompany, 33, is the oldest player in the city. He joined the team in August 2008, but his contract expires at the end of the season – and even though ESPN FC was told that the club and the player were ready to agree on a new deal, he revealed that he would leave after City's victory in the FA Cup final on Watford.

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Kompany has had injury problems in recent years, but has started five of the last six Premier League matches to help them win the title.

"As damning as it is, now is the time for me to leave," he said in a post posted on Facebook. "And what a season to draw my bow, I only feel gratitude, I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special trip, to 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 the fans of Man City have remained loyal to me in the good and bad times.Unfortunately, you have always supported me and inspired me never to give up.

"Sheikh Mansour has changed my life and that of all fans of the city around the world, I am always grateful for it.A blue nation was born and challenged the established order of things, I find it great.

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

In a second position Sunday, Kompany revealed his next move: "For the next 3 years, I will take the role of player-manager of RSC Anderlecht … I decided to take up the challenge of RSC Anderlecht Player -Manager. I want to share my knowledge with the next purple generation, and with that I will also put a little bit of Manchester in the heart of Belgium. "

In paying tribute to Kompany, President Al Mubarak said on the club's website: "Many important contributors have contributed to the revival of Manchester City, but none is more important than Vincent Kompany. the essence of the club.The life force, the soul and the beating heart of an extremely talented team.

"A resounding voice in the locker room and a calm and measured ambassador, Vincent can be as proud of him as we are.I am not sure that he was hoping to lift the Premier League trophy four times during his capitals. We will remember him and see him again every time future generations speak about this period of unprecedented success in the city.

"His leadership, intelligence and determination have seen him brilliantly adapt to playing under four different directors and overcoming some disabling injuries." "He is a special character who has responded to all inquiries of the club.

"We are now looking forward to celebrating his testimony in September so that we can celebrate his contribution to the city and he will always be part of the family of the city."

Kompany played 360 games and scored 20 goals in 11 years at Man City. Meanwhile, he has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields.