Kompany has been linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid earlier in his career.

He said: "It would take me time at another club to reach the level I have achieved with City.

"Even then there would be no guarantee I could do it."

Kompany added: "Besides, I am convinced that I can win just as many honours with City as I could with Barcelona or Real Madrid.

"Whoever goes to play for Real will be in Ronaldo’s shadow, and whoever joins Barca will be overshadowed by Messi. So I prefer to be captain of Manchester City.

"I feel very much at home here and am able to live a normal life. I get interest from paparazzi, but so long as you behave normally there is no problem."