Vincent Kompany announced Sunday that he will leave Manchester City after 11 trophy-laden years to become player-manager of Anderlecht. I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special journey, at a very special club." Anderlecht is the Belgian club where Kompany began his professional career before joining Hamburg and he admitted he is relishing the chance to move into management. City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak told the club's official website: "There have been many important contributors to Manchester City's renaissance, but arguably none are more important than Vincent Kompany. City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Kompany's club and country team-mate, tweeted: "Playing for about 10 years with this man for club and country.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 19, 2019 10:18 UTC