Pep Guardiola admits that even a club like Manchester City, with the spending power that they possess, will find it “so difficult” to replace “special” Vincent Kompany.
The Blues have invested heavily in fresh faces since seeing Sheikh Mansour take ownership of the club.
Having a billionaire at the helm has allowed them to cherry pick some of the finest talent on the planet.
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They may need to dip back into the transfer market this summer, with long-serving skipper Kompany having revealed that he is to depart at the end of his contract.