Vincent Kompany says he hopes to remain at Manchester City beyond the end of his playing career as he seeks a contract extension at the Etihad.
The Belgium international's current deal expires at the end of the season and he has previously said he won't make a decision on his future until he becomes a free agent.
However, marking 10 years since he joined City, the 32-year-old defender made it clear he is not looking to move on, insisting he will remain part of the club when he does eventually retire.
Kompany believes he has finally put his injury issues behind him and says he continues to improve as a player, believing he will be a valuable asset to boss Pep Guardiola for this season and beyond were they to keep him.
He told the City website: "Aside from having had some injuries, I'm lucky to be a really good athlete naturally, so I still feel mobile, I still feel strong, I feel like I'm still improving and learning about the game.
"I'm enjoying the game more than I've ever enjoyed the game. You want to make it last as long as you can.
I'll be connected with City for the rest of my life, as a fan, as an employee, as an ambassador.
"Whatever City decide or I decide, it's not something we can undo. We're tied to each other for life."
Kompany has won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three League Cups since making the switch from Hamburg in 2008.
The Citizens are 8/15 to win a fourth top flight title with Kompany on the books this season.
The Belgian should mark his decade-long association with the club by featuring in Saturday's trip to Wolves.
Guardiola's side are 1/4 for the win, while the home team are 9/1 and the draw 5/1.
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Vincent Kompany says he hopes to remain at Manchester City beyond the end of his playing career as he seeks a contract extension at the Etihad.
The Belgium international's current deal expires at the end of the season and he has previously said he won't make a decision on his future until he becomes a free agent.
However, marking 10 years since he joined City, the 32-year-old defender made it clear he is not looking to move on, insisting he will remain part of the club when he does eventually retire.
Kompany believes he has finally put his injury issues behind him and says he continues to improve as a player, believing he will be a valuable asset to boss Pep Guardiola for this season and beyond were they to keep him.
He told the City website: "Aside from having had some injuries, I'm lucky to be a really good athlete naturally, so I still feel mobile, I still feel strong, I feel like I'm still improving and learning about the game.
"I'm enjoying the game more than I've ever enjoyed the game. You want to make it last as long as you can.
I'll be connected with City for the rest of my life, as a fan, as an employee, as an ambassador.
"Whatever City decide or I decide, it's not something we can undo. We're tied to each other for life."
Kompany has won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three League Cups since making the switch from Hamburg in 2008.
The Citizens are 8/15 to win a fourth top flight title with Kompany on the books this season.
The Belgian should mark his decade-long association with the club by featuring in Saturday's trip to Wolves.
Guardiola's side are 1/4 for the win, while the home team are 9/1 and the draw 5/1.
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Source: bet365.com