Twitter reacts to Vincent Kompany's farewell letter to Manchester City fans

In a recent post on social media, Vincent Kompany announced he will part ways with Manchester City, following a successful 11-year stay at the club.

In the first part of an open letter to fans, the Belgian thanked everyone associated with the club for making his career a memorable one in England.

The Big captain won 10 titles with the Citizens and played a vital part in their transformation from being a mid-table Premier League side to a respected club globally. Signed from Hamburg in 2008, Vincent Kompany is one of the very few current crop of City players to have witnessed the incredible journey of Manchester City.

The FA Cup triumph against Watford will end up as his last game for City, and the impressive long-range strike against Leicester, his last goal for the club.

In the second part of the letter, he revealed that his boyhood club, Anderlecht, would be his next destination. Kompany will take the role of player/manager next season following conversation with the club's hierarchy.

Dear all, you can find my Open Letter to the fans, Part 1 of 2 on my Facebook page: https://t.co/j6qZRjJKYu pic.twitter.com/F1k8rUS2hJ

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 19, 2019

Part 2 of my open letter is here: https://t.co/j6qZRjJKYu pic.twitter.com/jbaSDW4iMk

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 19, 2019

Here are some of the best reactions to the open letter.

Premier League and FA cup Twitter accounts were quick to post the latest celebrations following City's domestic dominance.

11 years 🗓265 #PL matches ⚽️4 #PL titles 🏆@VincentKompany leaves @ManCity, where they will remember his impact forever 👏 pic.twitter.com/JxaDLJzbNc

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 19, 2019

What a way to end your time at @ManCity 🏆Thanks for the memories, @VincentKompany 👏 #EmiratesFACupFinal pic.twitter.com/gyYFEp83yq

— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 19, 2019

Vincent Kompany's Manchester City career in numbers:

Vincent Kompany’s Manchester City career by numbers:11 years360 games20 goals4 x Premier League4 x League Cup2 x FA Cup2 x Community Shield1 goal from outside the boxNo, Vinny, No. 😢 pic.twitter.com/fhO8gnKd1b

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 19, 2019

Several writers expressed their delight at watching him play and covering stories about Vinnie.

Just woken to the news that @VincentKompany is leaving #MCFC . Suffice to say that replacing him will be a huge ask - incredible footballer, colossus of a leader, eloquent spokesman and above all a top-class human being. It's been a pleasure dealing with him for the last 10 years

— Stuart Brennan (@StuBrennanMEN) May 19, 2019

Vincent Kompany's leaving of Manchester City was done with class, much like the way he conducted himself throughout his career at the club. No fuss, no ego, no farewell tour. Scoring one of the best and most important goals in the club's history was his goodbye.

— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) May 19, 2019

Even the writers of rivals couldn't resist congratulating him over his successful career as a Cityzen.

United will be delighted to see the back of Kompany. Had a knack for excelling in derbies, however creaky he was going into them. The best Premier League defender of the decade, despite all the injuries.

— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) May 19, 2019

His leadership quality on and off the pitch was one of the most talked points following his big announcement.

Vincent Kompany to leave Manchester City. Magnificent player. Inspirational leader. One of the true greats of the Premier League era - and that spectacular winning goal against Leicester City that did so much to win his final Premier League title as one of his parting shots.

— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) May 19, 2019

Several of his team-mates posted about their experience playing with him and wished him the best.

Thank you for this years close to you. Thank you for all the moments, all the words to me and to be the best leader which need this big family. You are a legend and we wish you the best in your next stage, @VincentKompany !©️🦈💙 pic.twitter.com/un2bJdRFsM

— Aymeric Laporte (@Laporte) May 19, 2019

Looked after me from day one. Led by example, showed everyone what it means to be a leader, wear their heart on the sleeve, and give everything for this club.We will miss you Captain 💙 pic.twitter.com/e8xkzmpjm6

— Phil Foden (@PhilFoden) May 19, 2019

Manchester City summed up everything with this gif which will certainly bring tears of joy and sadness to Cityzens around the globe.

Here's to you @VincentKompany 🎶🔵 #mancity pic.twitter.com/O03dsrzQPi

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 19, 2019