Vinny joins Anderlecht as player/manager (Simon Davies follows him)

[Mayor West]

Dont normally contribute to these kind of threads, but absolutely gutted, Vincent Kompany you are an absolute club legend.

 

[Sparkys-Army]

What a guy. An icon and probably the best time to leave after such a memorable season.

I felt he could do another season but he knows his body best and I hope he takes someone like Eric Garcia under his wing and guides him.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Perfect timing.

Win the lot, break all records, score that goal, hoist all trophies, have the parade and then walk off into the sunset a living legend, who will return one day.

Thank you Vinnie. Selfless til the end.

And lads, you can guarantee this hasn't happened without the club having his replacement lined up.

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

Way too slow is one problem, being shit is the other

Not to mention that we would have to pay a ridiculous fee to get him. Probably best off trying to convince Nico to stay at this point and promoting Garcia

 

[Breadsnapper]

Mrs and daughter having al in they will be devastated when I tell them as am I.

A true captain, a true leader, a true professional, a true man.

Here's to you Vincent Kompany....

 

[northendenton]

Ah man, gonna miss him something rotten!

An Open Letter to the fans.
PART 1 of 2

Dear all,

Community Shield Winners!
Back 2 back League Cup Winners!
Back 2 back Champions of England!
FA Cup Winners!

We’ve just seen the close of an incredible season.
My 11th as a Blue.
And I cannot believe I’m writing this but ... also my last as a Blue.
Countless of times have I imagined this day, after all, the end has felt nearby for so many years.
It still doesn’t feel real.
Man City has given me everything.
I’ve tried to give back as much as I possibly could.
How often does someone get the chance to end such an important chapter, representing a club with such great history and tradition, in such a great fashion?

The time has come for me to go now.

As overwhelming as it is, I feel nothing but gratefulness.
I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special journey, at 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 Man City supporters remained loyal to me in good times and especially bad times. Against the odds you have always backed me and inspired me to never give up.

Sheikh Mansour changed my life and that of all the City fans around the world, for that I am forever grateful. A blue nation has arisen and challenged the established order of things, I find that awesome.
I cherish the counsel and leadership of a good human being, Khaldoon Al Mubarak. Man City could not be in better hands.

It’s cliché to say it but it’s also so true: without my teammates I would have never been here today. We fought many battles together. Side by side. In good times and in bad. So to all of you, from the 2008-2009 squad to today’s domestic Treble winners: I owe you guys!

A special word also to Pep and the backroom staff: you’ve been superb. You’ve followed me through so much hardship. You made me come back stronger every time. Thank you so much.

I also want to use this platform to express the love that I have for my nearest and dearest.
It knows no boundaries. Carla, Sienna, Sire and Kai, the one and only quadruple that matters.
My dad (Pierre), Christel and François, my true Invincibles.
I live with only one regret. I would have loved to take my mother, Jocelyne, to the Etihad, seeing her chant the City songs sat next to my children and wife. I would have wanted her to see me happy, playing the game that I love at a club that I love. Deep down, I know she’s been with us through all this time.

Part 2 of this open letter, about my future, will follow shortly …

Showing the quality of the man thanks Vinnie for all the great times

 

[razman]

He will be a brilliant free transfer anywhere

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

What terrible news to wake up to. Gutted.

Thank you Vinny for being the best and making us the best.

Thank you.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Dumbfounded , never expected this announcement especially at the level he has been playing recently , i can only think injuries are taking its toll and he doesnt want his meteoric standards to drop and that the mark of the man , a sad day for us and football. Tony Book has always been known as "skip" around our club a thoroughly deserved but Vinnie is every bit his equal , only one thing to say , which stand do you want naming after you Vincent ? , naming a training pitch after such a collosus of a player is not fitting for this man.

 

[itisrising]

Legend.