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Vincent Kompany relaxed over new Manchester City contract

Kompany was speaking at a fundraising gala for his charity Tackle4MCR, which aims to help the homeless and rough sleepers in Manchester.

of Manchester City of Huddersfield Town during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on August 19, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Image: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is out of contract at the end of the season

Vincent Kompany says no one at Manchester City is “making any hasty decisions” over his future at the club.

Kompany has struggled with injury problems this season that have limited him to just 14 matches for the club, with a muscular problem currently ruling him out of contention.

The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season but insists both he and the club are relaxed about the situation as they continue to chase silverware in four competitions.

"I am in a privileged position, I have such a good relationship with the club. We're in this as partners," he said.

"Nobody is making any hasty decisions. We have fixtures and fixtures and fixtures coming up - four trophies still to play for - and a contract that still exists.

"That is the key thing. There is no need to look too far beyond. Everybody is relaxed."

Defending champions City are hoping to overhaul Liverpool at the top of the Premier League and are still competing in three cup competitions.

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Pep Guardiola's side face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final later this month, Newport or Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fifth round, and Schalke in the Champions League last-16 and Kompany admits it could be another special campaign for City.

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Highlights from Manchester City's 3-1 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.

"Every season has been special at City but at this point in time, we are that much with our noses into what's been happening day-in, day-out, we forget how much of a special season this could be," he added.

"I want to play my role in making sure everyone realises that and does the right thing. There is still so much to look forward to."

Kompany was speaking prior to hosting a fundraising gala evening on Monday for his charity Tackle4MCR, which aims to help the homeless and combat rough sleeping in Manchester.

He has dedicated his testimonial year to the initiative and thanked City's rivals Manchester United, including caretaker-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, for offering their support by attending the gala.

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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham praises Vincent Kompany who has thrown his weight behind a campaign to help the homeless in the city

"I think [United assistant manager] Mike Phelan and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being here is an incredible touch of class," said Kompany.

"I can tell you, there is no game in the world I want to win more than when we play a derby.

"But if we can come together for bigger issues - and we all know how powerful both clubs are now in the city of Manchester - then I think we multiply the strength of both clubs by an amount that is phenomenal.

"The fact we have Manchester United representatives in the room to deal with homelessness, it's an incredible plus for everything we are going to try to achieve for the future."

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