The FA Cup final last night was the last time Man City fans saw club captain and centre-back Vincent Kompany wear a blue shirt after 11 years of association. In this match, Kompany also played very well to help the home team win 6-0, thereby completing the hat-trick for the title in the domestic arena.
After 11 years, Kompany has still shown his role as a captain, he still has a huge voice both on and off the pitch. Through the club's homepage and personal Facebook, the Belgian veteran confirmed that he will part ways with The Citizens.
To everyone, we have come to the end of an unusual season.My 11th season in the blue shirt.And I can't believe I'm writing these lines, but this is my last time as a Man City player.
I have imagined this day countless times in recent years, but it still feels unreal at all. Man City gave me everything. I tried to repay with everything I could.
It was time for me to leave. I felt nothing other than grateful. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this special journey at a very special club. I still remember clearly the first day I came here. I am engraved with the borderless affection I have received from Manchester.
I will never forget that Man City fans have always been by my side, both in happy and bad moments. They are always there for me and a source of inspiration for me to never give up, Kompany choked up as he shared in his letter.
Honoring the Belgian captain's great contributions, President of Khaldoon Al Mubarak shared: "Many people have contributed to Man City's revival, but no one is more important than Vincent Kompany. He is the one who shapes the nature of the team. For more than a decade, Kompany has been the artery, soul and heart of a talented squad."
This season, center back Vincent Kompany has not played much for Man City due to injury. He has to compete for a position with many quality names in the defense such as Aymeric Laporte, Nicolas Otamendi or John Stones. However, Kompany still knows how to prove his worth and shine at important moments. The Belgian player was the one who scored the only goal to help Man City beat Leicester 1-0, this was the turning point to help Man City win the Premier League this season.
There have been reports that Man City will extend Kompany's contract for another 12 months, but that has not happened. Vincent Kompany will leave Man City on a free transfer in the summer of 2019. Kompany has also said he will soon make a decision on his future.
Kompany joined Man City in 2008, and in more than 10 years with Man City, Kompany has played a total of 360 matches and scored 20 goals. During that time, he helped the club win 4 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups, 4 League Cups and 2 Community Shields.
