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Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany: Fans can trust owner Sheikh Mansour's vision
Belgium defender full of praise for Abu Dhabi takeover...
3 Jun 2010 16:08:00
By Matt Monaghan
Manchester City centre back Vincent Kompany is convinced owner Sheikh Mansour's vision will ensure the club is one of the greatest in the world.
City's fortunes have been revolutionised since Mansour's takeover two years ago. More than £250 million has been spent on luring world famous names such as Emmanuel Adebayor, Robinho and Carlos Tevez to Eastlands as they aim to gatecrash the top of the Premier League table.
Speaking to the Blues' official website, the Belgian international was full of praise for the transformation.
"Manchester City is all about a vision," Kompany said.
"The owner clearly didn't come in just to buy a bunch of players, he came in with a vision - a project, something far more rewarding than just winning a trophy, something that's lasting.
"It's just a matter of time, because if people stick to what they want to do and don't give up, they get there. What is happening at City is much more than flash and cash.
"For me it's nothing to do with that, it's somebody coming in with a vision and wanting to realise that vision through any means necessary.
"That's the difference between a dream and a vision. City are prepared to do what it takes to succeed, and the Sheikh doesn't see a problem as something that will stop him.
"The people in charge of City are the right people because they have the passion and motivation. If someone doesn't have that, they don't bother looking for ways to solve the problem.
"But what's happening here is one problem being solved, and then another, and then one day you get where you need to get. It's just a matter of time."
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City's fortunes have been revolutionised since Mansour's takeover two years ago. More than £250 million has been spent on luring world famous names such as Emmanuel Adebayor, Robinho and Carlos Tevez to Eastlands as they aim to gatecrash the top of the Premier League table.
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Speaking to the Blues' official website, the Belgian international was full of praise for the transformation.
"Manchester City is all about a vision," Kompany said.
"The owner clearly didn't come in just to buy a bunch of players, he came in with a vision - a project, something far more rewarding than just winning a trophy, something that's lasting.
"It's just a matter of time, because if people stick to what they want to do and don't give up, they get there. What is happening at City is much more than flash and cash.
"For me it's nothing to do with that, it's somebody coming in with a vision and wanting to realise that vision through any means necessary.
"That's the difference between a dream and a vision. City are prepared to do what it takes to succeed, and the Sheikh doesn't see a problem as something that will stop him.
"The people in charge of City are the right people because they have the passion and motivation. If someone doesn't have that, they don't bother looking for ways to solve the problem.
"But what's happening here is one problem being solved, and then another, and then one day you get where you need to get. It's just a matter of time."
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