'He is the man who can carry Kompany's baton forward': Dietmar Hamann backs Matthijs de Ligt to replace Manchester City skipper Dietmar Hamann believes Matthijs de Ligt can fill Vincent Kompany's shoes Kompany has ended his 11-year Manchester City career to return to Belgium Ajax captain De Ligt has become one of the most coveted defenders in Europe
By James Dutton For Mailonline
Published: 08:08 BST, 25 May 2019 | Updated: 08:08 BST, 25 May 2019
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Matthijs de Ligt is the man to fill Vincent Kompany's shoes at Manchester City, claims Dietmar Hamann.
City's captain and club legend called time on his 11-year career at the Etihad after sealing a historic domestic treble last weekend.
And with the inspirational Belgian returning to Anderlecht as player-manager City have a huge job on their hands finding a replacement.
Vincent Kompany called an end to his 11-year Manchester City career last weekend
Dietmar Hamann believes Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt can fill his shoes next season
But Pep Guardiola