Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is ducking questions over Carlos Tevez's future.
Kompany is expected to soon succeed Tevez as captain.
"Until there is an actual signature and it is confirmed he is not a Manchester City player any more, I don't have to comment," said Kompany.
"What I do know is that the group will be stronger next season, with or without him.
"Whether he stays or goes, it won't change what we want to achieve. The goals remain the same."