Vincent Kompany

Leroy Sane

19 July 2019

Guardiola admits Manchester City are on the lookout for a new centre-back

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City are in the market for a new centre-back.

Vincent Kompany

16 July 2019

Kompany set team-mates Champions League goal in his Man City farewell

Vincent Kompany told his Manchester City team-mates winning the Champions League was their next target as he announced he was leaving the club, it has been revealed.

Anderlecht

5 July 2019

Nasri joins former team-mate Kompany at Anderlecht

Samir Nasri will link up with former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht, who announced the capture of the winger on a free transfer.

Anderlecht

20 June 2019

Craig Bellamy appointed Anderlecht U21s coach

Craig Bellamy has signed a three-year deal to become the Under-21s coach at Belgian club Anderlecht.

Derby County

17 June 2019

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayBarcelona’s Philippe Coutinho is considering making a Premier League return with Chelsea, the Daily Express reports. The Brazilian, who previously played for Liverpool, has struggled to make an impact since departing for LaLiga. Manchester United and Paris St Germain are possible destinations for the 27-year-old, but Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles is quoted as saying the player’s “preference would be to go to Chelsea”.

Derby County

14 June 2019

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayThe seemingly very near departure of Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea has left Derby County steeling themselves for an approach for manager Frank Lampard, The Sun reports. According to the paper, two-time Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told friends he would like a third term at Stamford Bridge, while RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick has also been tipped as a successor. But former Blues star Lampard is the bookies’ favourite to take the reins at his old club. Chelsea are understood to have agreed on a compensation deal worth in excess of £5million for their Italian boss to join Juventus after just one season at Stamford Bridge.

Pep Guardiola

20 May 2019

Departing Vincent Kompany tells Manchester City: ‘I have given everything’

Vincent Kompany said he had “given everything” to Manchester City as he bade an emotional farewell to the club in front of 100,000 fans.

Bernardo Silva

20 May 2019

Who will replace Vincent Kompany as Manchester City captain?

Manchester City need a new captain as Vincent Kompany brings to a close 11 memorable years with the club.

Alexis Sánchez

20 May 2019

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayAfter winning the domestic treble, Manchester City appear ready to hand boss Pep Guardiola a bumper deal to keep him at the club for at least the next five years. According to the Sun, the 48-year-old – who still has two years remaining on his current contract – could see his annual salary rise from £15million to £20million.

Vincent Kompany

19 May 2019

He will be part of City forever – Silva leads tributes to departing Kompany

Manchester City midfielder David Silva insists Vincent Kompany “will be here forever” after the Belgium international announced he is ending his 11-year association with the club.