Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has no regrets missing out on a move to Manchester United as a youngster.

As a teenage prodigy at Anderlecht, Kompany was a reported target for United as well as Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal before joining Hamburg and helping steer their climb up the Bundesliga.

He told City's website: "I've always been very down to earth. A lot of big clubs were linked, but you know two years of injuries will change things. I'm fit now and my experience in Germany has made me a better player.

"I've no regrets, and I'm happy to be with City. I have no emotions towards United. I'll watch them on TV, and as long as they keep winning, they are the best. I have respect for them - and a passion to beat them."