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.
Vincent Kompany
Kompany aims to emulate Guardiola at Anderlecht
Vincent Kompany has promised to be “as driven” as Pep Guardiola as he embarks on a career in management at Anderlecht.
Craig Bellamy appointed Anderlecht U21s coach
Craig Bellamy has signed a three-year deal to become the Under-21s coach at Belgian club Anderlecht.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Barcelona’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”.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say The 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.
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.
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.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say After 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.
The sporting weekend in pictures
Manchester City completed a historic domestic treble as they thrashed Watford 6-0 to win the FA Cup at Wembley. There was plenty more silverware handed out on an action-packed sporting weekend. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the best pictures.
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.
Kompany leaves Manchester City to make Anderlecht return
Vincent Kompany decided to end his trophy-laden 11-year stay at Manchester City after being made an offer he could not refuse by his old club Anderlecht.
One-off Kompany’s stock set to rise even further
Little about Vincent Kompany is ordinary.
‘Big player, big personality, big leader’ – City stars pay tribute to Kompany
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and youngster Phil Foden were among those to pay tribute to Vincent Kompany after the Belgian called time on his career at the club.
Kompany to take up player-manager job with Anderlecht
Vincent Kompany has ended his 11-year association with Manchester City and been appointed player-manager of Belgian side Anderlecht.
Captain Vincent Kompany to leave Manchester City
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will leave the club this summer.
Sterling: Winning trophies at Wembley a dream come true
Raheem Sterling hailed becoming the FA Cup final centre of attention in his old Wembley stomping ground as “a dream come true”.
Focus on Vincent Kompany as Man City win domestic treble
Vincent Kompany captained Manchester City to an unprecedented treble as they beat Watford 6-0 to lift the FA Cup.
Vincent Kompany says Manchester City are desperate for more silverware
Vincent Kompany claims Manchester City have the hunger of lions as they chase more silverware in Saturday’s FA Cup final.
Kompany savours ‘hardest, most satisfying’ title
Vincent Kompany claims Manchester City’s latest title success was the most difficult, and the most satisfying, of them all.
Man City celebrate title triumph with 10,000 fans at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City returned to the Etihad Stadium to celebrate their latest title triumph with around 10,000 fans on Sunday night.
5 wins that helped City to the Premier League title
Manchester City have won the Premier League for a second year in succession after a thrilling title duel with Liverpool.
Bernardo Silva eyes Manchester City history ahead of Brighton clash
Bernardo Silva is determined to play his part in a piece of Manchester City history by wrapping up back-to-back Premier League titles.
Laporte hails Manchester City captain Kompany’s influence
Aymeric Laporte hailed the influence of Vincent Kompany after Manchester City’s inspirational captain struck a stunning winner in Monday’s critical clash with Leicester.
5 memorable moments from Vincent Kompany’s Manchester City career
Vincent Kompany’s brilliant 25-yard strike helped Manchester City secure a 1-0 win over Leicester on Monday night to leave them on the brink of another Premier League title.
Kompany vows to continue playing despite uncertainty over City future
Vincent Kompany admitted his Manchester City future is uncertain after his stunning match-winner against Leicester on Monday night but the 33-year-old is adamant he is not ready to retire.
Guardiola sheds no light on emotional Kompany’s future at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hailed Vincent Kompany as one of Manchester City’s all-time greats after his match-winning strike against Leicester but stopped short of guaranteeing he will be at the club next season.
Captain Kompany leads by example as City regain top spot
Vincent Kompany struck a sensational winner as Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a dramatic and tense 1-0 win over Leicester.
Emma Bunton joins Big Issue’s ‘resellable’ magazine scheme
Emma Bunton is the latest celebrity to support Pay It Forward, a new scheme which turns The Big Issue into what is believed to be the world’s first resellable magazine.