Pep Guardiola has said he will sit down with Vincent Kompany at the end of the season to decide his future “over a beer”.

The Manchester City captain is out of contract at the end of next month but, while he insisted he would not be retiring, the 33 year-old admitted he was uncertain about what next season would hold for him.

Kompany cut an emotional figure at the final whistle, after his extraordinary 30-yard strike against Leicester secured a precious 1-0 win, and was joined by his three children on a lap of honour after the game when the defender struggled to hold back his tears.

It had more than a whiff of a farewell as Kompany - who has been dogged by injuries in recent years - waved to the crowd while his City team-mates followed behind, but Guardiola said they would discuss the best way forward together once the season is over. Kompany’s testimonial is due to take place in August, although it remains to be seen if his 11-year playing career with the club is extended to a 12th season.

“We spoke with him and his agent,” Guardiola said. “At the end of the season we are going to talk to him, clearly. He is an incredible human being and he has helped me a lot. Always I was sad I could not use him too much but we have always known we could count on him for his personality. This club is what it is because of people like Vincent. At the end of the season, after the FA Cup final, we will decide the best for both parties.”