Source: Daily_Mail
Vincent Kompany eyes long-term glory at Manchester City
Vincent Kompany has revealed he wants to win trophies at Manchester City for many years to come.[LNB]Given the revolution at Eastlands over the past three seasons, Kompany is already a relatively old stager. Originally signed from Hamburg by Mark Hughes as a midfielder who could play in defence when required, Kompany has become one of the bedrocks at the back, earning himself a place in the PFA Premier League team-of-the-year. [LNB]Far more importantly, the 25-year-old has been one of the inspirations behind City's charge to the FA Cup final and increasingly more certain bid to grab a coveted Champions League berth. [LNB] City slicker: Vincent Kompany has been key to the Blues' success this season[LNB]Having come so far in such a short period of time, it is hardly a surprise that the Belgium international wants to hang around for a lot longer. [LNB]'I have made a lot of progress,' said Kompany. 'But I still have a lot more to show and bring to this club. I am definitely looking forward to the future and looking long-term.'[LNB] Despite his recent training ground bust-up with fiery striker Mario Balotelli, Kompany has been one of the more stable characters at City recently. He has even taken the captain's armband at times when Carlos Tevez has been injured and Kolo Toure was suspended for his failed drugs test. [LNB]Leap forward: Kompany has even taken the City armband at times in a terrific season[LNB]And the unqualified support he receives from the City faithful merely confirms his belief that he is at exactly the right place at this stage in his career. [LNB]'I have never been embraced as well as I have been here, by the fans and the country in general,' he said. 'I feel really comfortable here and I am proud to be a part of everything that is happening. [LNB]'I take nothing for granted and work hard every day, because I know when it happens, we should all consider ourselves lucky to be able to be part of such a beautiful story.'[LNB] That story will have its next chapter once City have cemented that coveted top four spot. They will be celebrating on Saturday evening if a win at Everton was followed by a Tottenham defeat to lowly Blackpool at White Hart Lane. [LNB]More likely, it will take a result next Tuesday - and revenge - against the Spurs side that defeated them at Eastlands to take the same prize last term to ensure the battle does not go down to the final couple of matches. [LNB]'We are on course,' said Kompany. 'We have gone a tremendous way since the takeover happened three years ago. [LNB]'It is a completely different club now and it would really be a great way to start the success story we want to have with City by achieving Champions League qualification and winning the FA Cup this season. That is our target, and it becomes even more important than ever now.'[LNB] Manchester City put ?50m price tag on Carlos Tevez ahead of expected summer exitReal Madrid rival United and City for ?32m Udinese winger Sanchez Tevez in race against time for FA Cup final as hamstring injury persistsAll the latest Manchester City FC news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Carlos Tevez, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, Mark Hughes, Mario Balotelli Places: Belgium
