and is holding back at the moment
The saga of his future is, however, becoming a cloud over City they could do without, dominating the news throughout their pre-season stay in Los Angeles even though he had not been with them since being persuaded, with the threat of a fine, to take part in the club's end‑of‑season FA Cup trophy parade.
Kompany's conduct is in stark contrast, although the Belgium international was unwilling to speculate about the possibility of supplanting Tevez as captain. "Until there is an actual signature and it is confirmed he [Tevez] is not a Manchester City player any more, I don't have to comment. What I do know is that the group will be stronger next season, with or without him. Whether he stays or goes, it won't change what we want to achieve. The goals remain the same."
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The saga of his future is, however, becoming a cloud over City they could do without, dominating the news throughout their pre-season stay in Los Angeles even though he had not been with them since being persuaded, with the threat of a fine, to take part in the club's end‑of‑season FA Cup trophy parade.
Kompany's conduct is in stark contrast, although the Belgium international was unwilling to speculate about the possibility of supplanting Tevez as captain. "Until there is an actual signature and it is confirmed he [Tevez] is not a Manchester City player any more, I don't have to comment. What I do know is that the group will be stronger next season, with or without him. Whether he stays or goes, it won't change what we want to achieve. The goals remain the same."
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