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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his natural athletic ability and desire to keep improving can help him prolong his career with the English Premier League champions.

The 32-year-old Belgian international defender has been forced to overcome a number of injury issues during his 10-year stint at the club.

At Manchester City, he adds solidity and composure to the back line of Pep Guardiola’s team when fully fit.

“I think what people have never really understood with me is that aside from having had some injuries I’m actually lucky to be a good athlete naturally.

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“So, I still feel mobile,” Kompany, whose contract expires next season, told the club’s website.

“I still feel strong, that I’m improving and I’m learning so much more about the game.”

Kompany was a substitute in Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Arsenal in their league opening fixture, but he returned to the starting side which thumped Huddersfield Town 6-1 last weekend.

Manchester City take on promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.