Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson personally scouted former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany before he made his move to the sky blue half of the city.
Kompany, a product of Anderlecht’s academy, established himself as a first-choice defender at just 17 years old in the early 21st century.
Five years before joining City in 2008, Kompany’s first Champions League away game was at Celtic Park in 2003.
Reflecting on that match, Kompany recalled the presence of Sir Alex Ferguson in the stands rather than the game itself.
Vincent Kompany returned to Celtic Park as a coach, reflecting on his early days and the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson.
In 2003, a young Kompany faced a strong Celtic side, led by Henrik Larsson, Liam Miller, and Chris Sutton.
After successful stints at Anderlecht and Hamburg, Kompany joined Manchester City and went on to win multiple Premier League titles and FA Cups.