The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Decade of good Kompany: And captain wants to stay
Vincent Kompany celebrated his 10th anniversary at Manchester City by declaring he wants to keep playing for as long as he can.
The City captain’s contract expires at the end of the season but, despite being hindered by injuries in recent years, he insists he is still getting better as a player.
The 32-year-old also revealed he would like to stay at the club in some capacity once he hangs up his boots.
In an interview on City’s website, Kompany said: “Aside from having had some injuries I’m lucky to be a really good athlete naturally, so I still feel mobile, I still feel strong, I feel like I’m still improving and learning about the game.
“I’m enjoying the game more than I’ve ever enjoyed the game. You want to make it last as long as you can.
“I’ll be connected with City for the rest of my life, as a fan, as an employee, as an ambassador.
“Whatever City decide or I decide, it’s not something we can undo.
“We’re tied to each other for life.”
Kompany has won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and three League Cups since arriving from Hamburg on August 22 2008.
Next month sees the 10th anniversary of Sheikh Mansour’s takeover, and Kompany has been there to witness the transformation of the club every step of the way.