Vincent Kompany is to leave Manchester City after 11 years of service and 10 trophies at the club.
The dominant centre-back has again been a rock for Pep Guardiola's side this season and his final game was the 6-0 thumping of Watford in Saturday's FA Cup final.
The defender has decided to call time on his 11-year association with the Club having won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields.
In total, he has played 360 times, scoring 20 goals.
Commenting on his decision, Kompany said on Man City website: "As overwhelming as it is, the time has come for me to go. And what a season to bow out. 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."
Warrior_07
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Dear Vincent Kompany, I’m United . So obviously I hate you when u play against us. But otherwise, you are the bedrock along with David silva that laid the foundation for What Manchester City is today. From sparkling in sky blue to dashing in Belgium reds, you are a great leader. An inspiration of leadership on and off field. Congrats on your future endeavours. A fitting end to ur time at the club with a domestic treble. All the best . 💙🔥
Desmondeyum
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What a captain and legend he is, now no one will score those long range shots again ,e is the backbone of Man city defense
againlike
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The goal that won the title!
Zozcsuyz
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and united are still giving contract extensions to young and jones...
neymarjosephtse
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The next news will be :breaking news messi has confirmed that he will leave Barcelona after 15 years
KinotiDavid
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A true definition of captain fantastic,,,We will live to remember your crazy moments those match winning headers and that title winning Golazo against Leicester,,,Good luck captain city
grizou
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we will miss kompany hou are really a great player you are football's the rock
ElvWin
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shame on you for praising your rival
Your should be ashamed of yourself. Being a fan doesn’t mean you stop being human. United fans are humans and perfect example for other fans. Wishing you all the best on your next chapter Vincent. I also hated it when you played against United but respect all you did for city. Respect Captain
SaifullahButt
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shame on you for praising your rival
They r just rivals not enemies so appreciating a player that’s in the opposite team makes no difference... im a madrid fan and still appreciate messi and many other barca fans for what they’ve done for their team and mainly for what they’ve done for football and that is why people love this game bro... stop thinking so narrowly
Warrior_07
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it's really well speched..But nice way to gain likes
What????😂😂 Gain likes? What am I gonna do with that ? You must grow my friend. It’s just a tribute to a fine leader. If u think it’s with regard to gain likes, I’m sorry, I can’t help u. U should just grow up