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‘Kompany would’ve been the signing of the summer’ – Pearce surprised by Man City exit call

Vincent Kompany could have been “the best signing of the summer” for Manchester City, claims Stuart Pearce, with the Blues surprising many with their decision to let their long-serving skipper leave.

At 33 years of age, a man who has spent 11 seasons at the Etihad Stadium is preparing to depart.

After getting his hands on Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup honours during an historic 2018-19 campaign, Kompany is moving on at the end of his contract.

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He is heading back to his native Belgium and a player-manager post at Anderlecht, with a new challenge being sort at the end of an iconic spell in English football.