Four Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups and an everlasting legacy as one of the club’s all-time greats is what Vincent Kompany achieved at Manchester City. Signed in August 2008 - just 10 days before the champions’ game-changing takeover - Kompany witnessed the transformation of City from top-flight strugglers to European heavyweights during his decade-long stint at Eastlands.
Kompany became captain three years into his tenure and led the Citizens - supplemented by Sheikh Mansour’s billions - to the most successful era in their history. Ironically, he arrived as a 22-year-old - the same age Sven Botman is now.
Newcastle United have been embroiled in a transfer saga for the Dutchman since January, with Amanda Staveley publicly stating his desire to join the Magpies. Newly-crowned Serie A champions AC Milan were front runners for his signature but reports in Italy suggest the seven-time European Cup winners have now pulled out of the race.
