sport news Dietmar Hamann backs Matthijs de Ligt to replace Vincent Kompany at Man City

'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

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

Dietmar Hamann believes Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt can fill his shoes next season

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