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THE FORMER MANCHESTER CITY CAPTAIN HAD BEEN THE MANAGER OF ANDERLECHT SINCE 2020 18:06, 25 May 2022Updated 18:06, 25 May 2022 Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany has left Anderlecht amid

Burnley's interest in the Belgian manager. In a statement on their club website, Anderlecht CEO Peter Verbeke said: " Vincent was an essential part in rebuilding a renewed RSC

Anderlecht. He brought professionalism and expertise and has also been important in the development of young players. "The club will continue to build on these foundations."

Kompany added: "Today only one feeling prevails: I am proud that I was able to start this new chapter at the club of my heart. I have now been a player and a coach of RSC Anderlecht,

but above all I remain a loyal fan." ALSO READ: MAN CITY TOLD 'MOUTHWATERING' TRIO THEY CAN DEPLOY AFTER ERLING HAALAND TRANSFER Anderlecht confirmed that they had come to the

decision to part ways via mutual consent. Article continues below _MEN Sport _reported last week that Kompany was interested in a return to the Premier League with Burnley but it was

thought that the deal hinged on the Clarets staying up. The Lancashire club did however drop from the top flight on Sunday after suffering defeat to Newcastle United on the final day of the

campaign. Despite this, Lancs Live reports on Wednesday that the 36-year-old's departure from his boyhood club has paved the way for him to move to Turf Moor. Burnley's relegation

is believed to have raised 'further questions' but both the chairman Alan Pace and Kompany are thought to be confident of striking a deal. SIGN UP TO GET EVEN MORE FROM OUR MAN

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