Kompany Has Signed A New Five Year Deal :)

[Flamedragon3]

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League club that will keep him at Eastlands until 2014. Kompany, 23, was signed from German side Hamburg in August 2008.
The Belgium international missed the start of the season after having foot surgery for a toe problem and made his return to first-team action on Sunday.
"Vincent is a model professional who has proved his worth in a variety of positions," said City boss Mark Hughes.
Kompany played in both midfield and defence last season and made 45 appearances for the Premier League club, scoring once.

He also captained the side and Hughes is in no doubt that Kompany will further aid City's assault on the top four supremacy of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.
"He has been desperate to get back into action and in fact we have had to hold him back a little since his operation in the summer, such was his desire to return to action," said Hughes.
"But that is the kind of lad that he is. He is still only 23-years-old but is so mature in his outlook; that is why I made him captain last season on occasions.
"He wants to improve, he is ambitious and he is desperate for success. He was one of our most reliable performers last season and it is great that we have been able to secure his services for the next five years.
"It is another sign of our commitment to young talent. Vincent is a big part of our future."
Kompany had been linked with a move away from Eastlands, with Barcelona one of the clubs reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, but he is pleased that speculation about a move away can now be ended.
"In the end you just don't pay attention to the speculation. City's ambitions are my ambitions and I want to be one of the main players in a very big team," said Kompany.
"I am happy to be here, the fans are incredible so why would I want to go elsewhere."

When I stood by him and said that he should get into the City squad no matter how big the or good the squad becomes, quite a few people were against me (not naming any names), and they all told me he would have no chance. Well now he's signed five years so we can see who was right after all. Even Barcelona are interested in him and he has a loads more years to develop a lot more. I'm so glad to see him deffinately looking to stay in the squad and not get sold. One of the best performing players I have ever seen play in our side. I'm so happy right now.

[Jordie]

Brilliant player. With all the money City spent he still deserves a place in their team. Just does all the simple things so well:eusa_clap

[adaym]

You're about 2 weeks too late but even still, I can't see him getting much football next term if this stupid transfer thing is still going on with City.

[lBlue]

You're about 2 weeks too late but even still, I can't see him getting much football next term if this stupid transfer thing is still going on with City.

Toure - Kompany - Lescott - Bridge

Would be my back till January then it'd be

Maicon/Sagna - Toure - Kompany - Bridge

Evens it out. But yeah this old but oh well.

[adaym]

You really think you have a chance of getting Sagna/Maicon? I don't think so. You'd be better off going for Ramos.

[StefanWolves]

City will buy big in the winter... you all know it's going to happen, and tbh, I hope they do, gives us something good to talk about.

[CHA!NGANG]

You really think you have a chance of getting Sagna/Maicon? I don't think so. You'd be better off going for Ramos.

Actually I'd say it was the other way around. Wwell kind of. Ramos I can't see leaving Madrid. Sagna I can't really see leaving Arsenal but I said that about Toure so you never know. Maicon, well if Inter don't win anything this season then I can see it happening but they should win the Italian League really. I'd say Lahm is a good good bet. Munich can't keep hold of him forever, and he is a great RB. One of the top 5 in the world. Plus, City can afford to bid big.

As annoying as I think Lescott is, I don't think he would be benched. I'd say next season your first team might look like:

Given
Lahm - Toure - Lescott - Bridge
SWP - De Jong - Barry - Robinho/Silva/Ribery
Tevez - Adebayor

Wouldn't suprise me if Robinho went to Barca and City bought Ribery/Silva although I rate Robinho quite high so either would be good. I'd say from that lineup, next out would be Bridge.

[lBlue]

I can see this being our team come January or end of summer.

------------------ Given -------------------

Maicon ----- Kolo ------- Lescott --- Bridgey

------------------ Yaya -------------------

---------- Stevie ------- Gaz Baz ----------

------ Tevez --------------- Ribery --------

---------------- Adebayor -----------------
Sounds like Maicon could be leaving & Yaya and Kolo want to play together.

[adaym]

I can see this being our team come January or end of summer.

------------------ Given -------------------

Maicon ----- Kolo ------- Lescott --- Bridgey

------------------ Yaya -------------------

---------- Stevie ------- Gaz Baz ----------

------ Tevez --------------- Ribery --------

---------------- Adebayor -----------------
Sounds like Maicon could be leaving & Yaya and Kolo want to play together.

Same rumour went round when Kolo was at Arsenal.

[StefanWolves]

I can see this being our team come January or end of summer.

------------------ Given -------------------

Maicon ----- Kolo ------- Lescott --- Bridgey

------------------ Yaya -------------------

---------- Stevie ------- Gaz Baz ----------

------ Tevez --------------- Ribery --------

---------------- Adebayor -----------------
Sounds like Maicon could be leaving & Yaya and Kolo want to play together.

It's a fair shout. I really do think you will sign Ribery in the summer. You are gonna curse me for saying this, but I can see Ireland being replaced and Bridge being replaced. Don't ask why, I just think it'll happen, whilst you have money you can always improve.