Vincent Kompany retires from playing football

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has retired as a player to become manager of Anderlecht on a four-year deal.

“I want to fully commit to my role as a coach and need 100% of my time and focus for it. That’s why I’m quitting as a football player,” Kompany said in a club statement.

“I want to stay with the club for at least 4 seasons and prove that Anderlecht can play a modern style of football, with results.”