The 34-year-old Anderlecht player-coach in May 2019 after leaving City, however, has now been appointed full-time coach for the next 4 years.
“I want to have a full interaction in my coaching role and I want one hundred percent of my time and focus on that,” Kompany told the Anderlecht club website.
“That’s why I give up as a footballer.”
Kompany, 34, added: “Our ambition and hunger are the same.
“I need to stay at the club for at least 4 seasons and get Anderlecht to play fashionable football with good results.I have to thank Franky (co-coach Frank Vercauteren) for all his help.
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Karel Van Eetvelt, CEO of Anderlecht, added: “As you all know, this has been the plan.
“It may have happened a little earlier than expected, however, Vincent signing up for four more seasons at the club is wonderful news for the club, our enthusiasts and our players.”