I think people underestimate how much he loves the club. He gives all he has, every game, never injured. A proper captain. Winning the title… that would be 7 league titles. Won’t be another player reaching that for awhile. Truly a club legend.
People won’t realise how great a player he is for the blues until he’s left. I don’t even know how you replace what he brings, legendary city player, up there with them all.
It blows my mind how level headed he is at his age. He will captain this club at some point. He’ll get 15-20 goals next year, while still playing left back for England. Build the midfield around him, he has to be the priority. Yaya levels will be reached.