Vincent Kompany commits his future to Man City

Updated: Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 07:49 | 0 Comments

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Vincent Kompany is sticking with Manchester City

Defender Vincent Kompany has vowed to stay at Manchester City, saying: "I have no reason to go."

Following last season's title win, this campaign has been something of a disappointment with below-par showings in the Barclays Premier League and Champions League.

That has been enough to spark speculation over the future of the City captain, with Barcelona mooted as a possible destination.

But the 27-year-old told The Sun: "I have no reason to go elsewhere.

"I am happy here, I have five years left and if you knew the plans for this team for the future... I consider that to be a real objective."

Appiah begins training with Man City

Updated: Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 07:49 | 0 Comments

Kwesi Appiah begins a one-week knowledge sharing programme on Tuesday with the technical team of English side, Manchester City.

Ghana Football Association President, Kwesi Nyantakyi confirmed Appiah's training with the English side and stated that it forms part of preparations towards Ghana's qualifying match in the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Sudan in June.

The Ghana coach will share technical ideas in the game with the coaches at Carrington training ground led by City boss, Roberto Mancini.

The training program will be the Black Stars coach's second visit to the former Premiership champions and is part of a cooperation agreement between the Ghana Football Association and Manchester City.

Aside the course, Appiah will also monitor players of the national team as the the European season reaches the concluding stages.

Barry hopeful over new Man City deal

Updated: Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 07:49 | 0 Comments

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Gareth Barry hopes he can sign a new contract at Manchester City and believes talks could begin in the summer.

The midfielder was a £12 million signing from Aston Villa in 2009 and has been a regular under manager Roberto Mancini, making 26 Premier League appearances this season.

Barry wants an extension to his current contract, which expires in 2014, expressing that he would like to "stay as long as possible" at The Etihad.

"I am happy here and settled," he said. "I'd like to stay as long as possible. I have been lucky enough to feature in a lot of games this season. That's why I'm happy to stay.

"I have a year left. Nothing has been mentioned but I think they've said they will maybe speak to players over the summer.

"New people have come in upstairs and we're not too sure how they work. It's not just me, there are others like Carlos [Tevez] and Joleon [Lescott] who have a year left on their contracts."

Meanwhile, Barry fears his England career is over and revealed he has not spoken to Roy Hodgson for almost a year.

The midfielder, who has won 53 caps for his country, has not featured since being ruled out of Euro 2012 with a groin injury.

In his absence, Hodgson has given a first cap to Leon Osman, made Tom Cleverley an automatic choice and brought Jack Wilshere back into the team when he has been fit.

And Barry, who is adamant he will not retire from international football, admits time is against him.

He told British Sunday newspapers: "I've been out of the England squad for nearly a year and, when you've been out for that long, it becomes harder to get back in, especially as I'm 32.

"I've not heard from Roy Hodgson since the summer. I've got to play well to get back in. I've not given up on England. I've been disappointed not to make the squads."

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