Manchester City have commissioned a sculpture of former priest Vincent Kompany to be set up outside the Etihad Stadium.
Even the Premier League champions also have renamed a street in their practice complex.
The road linking the center that was first-team as well as the club’s academy pitches was renamed’Vincent Kompany Crescent’, and features a mosaic motivated by his match-winning goal against Manchester United in 2012.
The plans were declared by manchester City to honour Kompany on the same day because his testimonial at the Etihad, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
“It’s an amazing honour to be recognized by this exceptional club in this way,” said Kompany, that made 360 appearances for City.
“The trip we went on together throughout my 11 years in Manchester changed my life and I am delighted to have played my small role in altering the course of this club’s history during this moment.”
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak added:”Vincent is a particular figure in the history of Manchester City Football Club.
“He is not just a motivational and resolute leader in the pitch, however an impeccable and pitiful ambassador it off.
“His participation will likely be remembered for generations to come, by fans of the club and the wider football community that recognise Vincent as one of the iconic Premier League figures of his creation.”
Night the testimonial of View Vincent Kompany live on Wednesday.
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