Vincent Kompany, the current manager of Burnley, has reached an agreement in principle to become the new coach of Bayern Munich. This move comes after Bayern faced a series of rejections in their search for a successor to Thomas Tuchel. Kompany’s deal is expected to run until 2027, with Burnley set to receive £10.2 million in compensation.
While Kompany will be leaving Burnley, his assistant Craig Bellamy will not be accompanying him to Bayern Munich. However, Floribert Ngalula and Bram Geers will join Kompany as part of his backroom staff. Bayern had initially targeted Xabi Alonso, the boss of Bayer Leverkusen, along with their former manager Julian Nagelsmann and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick. Unfortunately, all three rejected the job.
Bayern’s preference for a German-speaking coach played a significant role in their decision to pursue Kompany. The Belgian international had previously played for Hamburg for two years during his playing career. This language requirement, coupled with Kompany’s reputation as a manager, made him an attractive candidate for Bayern.
Kompany, a four-time Premier League winner as a player with Manchester City, transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional football. He became the head coach of Anderlecht in 2020 following a stint as a player-manager. After his tenure at Anderlecht, Kompany took charge of Burnley and led them to the Championship title in 2023. Unfortunately, Burnley was relegated from the Premier League this season.
The appointment of Kompany as Bayern Munich’s new coach brings a fresh perspective to the club. His experience as both a player and a manager, combined with his multilingual abilities, positions him well to lead Bayern to further success. As he takes over the reins at one of the most prestigious clubs in European football, all eyes will be on Kompany to see how he navigates the challenges that lie ahead.