Outgoing captain Vincent Kompany is the "DNA" of Manchester City, according to club hero Shaun Goater.
City confirmed on Sunday that Kompany's 11-year stay at the club is coming to an end, with the defender's appearance in Saturday's thumping FA Cup final win over Watford his last for the Premier League champions.
In all, Kompany has made 360 appearances for City since joining the club in August 2008, playing a crucial role in four successful Premier League title tilts, two FA Cup victories and four League Cup triumphs.
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And Goater, himself a cult figure with City fans, believes that Kompany represents the essence of what the club stands for.