Kompany is the latest within the football community to send condolences to the family of Manchester City icon Franny Lee following his passing on Monday.
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has sent a message of condolence to the family of club icon Francis Lee, who died aged 79 on Monday after a long battle with cancer.
Tributes have poured in since his passing was announced on Monday, Kompany being one of those to share his memories of the times he met Lee. The Burnley boss wrote a social media message which said: "Saddened to hear of the passing of Francis Lee today, aged 79. It read: "It is with the deepest sadness and heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of former Manchester City player and Chairman Francis Lee, aged 79. A Club legend in every sense, Francis made 330 appearances for City, scoring 148 goals.
"Everyone at Manchester City would like to send their condolences to the friends and family of Francis at this very difficult time. As a mark of respect, flags around the Etihad Stadium and City Football Academy are flying at half-mast. More tributes from the club will follow in the coming days."
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