Vincent Kompany is latest star to extend Manchester City stay
Skipper of Premier League champions seals fresh five-year contract to remain at club until 2019
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has signed a new five-year contract with the English Premier League champions, the club said on Wednesday.
“This team is stronger now than it’s ever been; we have competition for places in every position and a dressing room full of exceptional, motivated people who want to continue making history together,” the Belgium central defender said.
“Lifting two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the Capital One (League) Cup have been four of the best days of my life, but I believe that there are many more of these occasions ahead,” Kompany added.
I hope signing this new contract is taken as a statement of intent that I want to keep fighting for trophies for this special club
“There are so many new landmarks and records to chase and I hope signing this new contract is taken as a statement of intent that I want to keep fighting for trophies for this special club.”
“We have a common goal and so much to look forward to – a family of clubs, the opening of City Football Academy, exciting players coming through our youth system – why would I go anywhere else?” Kompany joined City from Hamburg as a 22-year-old in 2008, ahead of the club’s takeover by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, their wealthy Abu Dhabi-based owner.
He was appointed City captain ahead of the 2011-12 season and helped the club to the Premier League title in his first full campaign as skipper.
Kompany has made more than 240 appearances for City in all competitions.