The Belgian skipper will depart the champions for his former club this summer, leaving behind a legacy most can only dream of.
Vincent Kompany bid farewell to Manchester City's supporters by declaring his undying love for the club he believes to be the best in the world - then signed off with a mic drop at their trophy parade.
City took to the streets of Manchester on Monday for an open-top bus parade with those three trophies and the Community Shield, allowing Kompany the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans.
He said: "I've wanted to do this all my life. You are the best club in the world, I don't care whether you win the Champions League or not.
"You are the best club in the world and remember that forever. These guys deserve all your love every day of the week, every single day of the year they'll work hard.”
"This is the way I want to leave, I love you – I'm out," Kompany concluded before dropping the microphone.
Prior to the speech, footage of musician Noel Gallagher - a City fan - thanking Kompany for his service was shown on the big screen, before the musician played 'Wonderwall' in tribute to the Belgian, with both supporters and the rest of the squad singing along.
Feilds
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Thank you Vinny[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
knackereda
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Well said Legend Vinny...you are a role model...your passion to win games is exemplary. I wish you success with your new role as Player-Manager of RSC Anderlecht. I know you will transfer your 11years experience at Manchester City on your new role as player-manager and win many trophies with RSC Anderlecht. Thank you my Legend for your AWESOME service and joy you brought to Manchester City fans world wide.
Hgame
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Dear Vincent, this is the best news I heard in a long time on a football level of course. I am truly trilled with you coming back to Sporting. You give hope in dark days and the most beautiful thing is that you have chosen for passion and love for the game and for RSCA instead of money in a highly paid 'fin de carrière' contract somewhere in China or Qatar. With this decision, you show that in these days of commerce and money there is still love for a club and that you rather believe in a true and beautifull story than in another Ferrari or Lamborghini. Welcome back and I hope you bring back our beautiful club and football. Cheers Mate. Wouter.