Too bad , when at his peak and injuryfree , he was easily one of the best centrebacks in the Premiership . The injuries have ruined him though , probably both mentally and physically . He ' s been in a notable decline for the past two seasons in my humble opinion . Just hasn ' t been the same player he used to be . Anyway he can probably be regarded as a City legend the new City with oil money so to speak . Considering how integral he has been for them over the years . Compared to the likes of Lescott who was signed for like 30 M euros , he was signed for peanuts , at first to be played as a DM . What a bargain . Should Guardiola decide to sell him at some point , I ' m sure he ' ll leave with his head held up high , with all the fans respecting him .