To make room for Everton’s coveted young star John Stones, Manchester City must sell their star defender Vincent Kompany.
It has been reported that Manchester City have offered £53 million for Everton starlet John Stones, who they continue to pursue even after Chelsea were unsuccessful in signing him last season. Stones is one of the hottest young stars in the Premier League and could be the anchor to City’s side for the next decade or so.
In eight years at the Etihad, Vincent Kompany has suffered 33 injuries, most of which have been calf problems. appeared in just 22 games last campaign as he battled recurring injuries and even missed Euro 2016.
During the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, the 30-year-old slumped on the pitch and signaled to Pellegrini asking to be replaced. Kompany knew his season at City and featuring in Euro 2016 were all in jeopardy, after sustaining a groin mishap, his fifth different injury of the season.
City must look to cash in on Kompany while he is still at his relative peak because of his tumultuous injury record. Although Kompany is the club captain and embodies the club spirit well, they must not mix business with sentiment. When fully fit, he is a world class defender any Premier League team would love to have but his fitness is not guaranteed.
Kompany’s spot in City’s starting XI is also no longer secure, so selling him would be great for both parties. They have brought in two excellent defenders in Nicolas Otamendi and Eliaquim Mangala who are both younger and seem much more durable than the Belgian. They are not quite the player he is but what good is talent if it is sitting in the training room during matches?
According to express.co.uk writer Joe Short, Turkish League Champions Besiktas are attempting to lure the City captain with a bid of £25 million. While it is doubtful he will make the switch because of his £130,000-a-week wages at City, you certainly get the sense that Kompany’s days at Etihad are numbered.
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