The Spanish midfielder has ­reiterated his intention to quit the Premier League champions when his contract expires next summer. (Image: Getty)The man nicknamed ‘Merlin’ by City fans has captained the team before in Kompany’s absence. The ­Premier League champs have spent a whopping £1.5billion since their takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008. (Image: PA)Irishman Quinn, who starred for City in an era when they were Manchester’s poor relations, has rushed to their defence. City have already appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, even though UEFA have yet to charge them.

Source: Daily Mirror June 29, 2019 21:30 UTC