Vincent Kompany named Bayern Munich manager, signs three-year contract

Bayern Munich have confirmed Vincent Kompany’s shock arrival as their new head coach on a three-year contract.

Vincent Kompany has been linked with the vacant job at Bayern Munich and it was confirmed last week that the former Man City defender was on the brink of moving to the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich’s decision to appoint Kompany came as a huge surprise with the Belgian leading Burnley to relegation in the just concluded 2023/24 football season.

Kompany succeeds Thomas Tuchel, who lasted one season with the German giants and departed after failing to win Bundesliga.

“It’s a privilege, it’s an honour, but I’m excited and the feeling is really positive,” said Kompany.

Bayern Munich were willing to retain Thomas Tuchel just weeks after it was confirmed he would leave this summer. The Bundesliga giant held talks with Bayern Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso and Ralf Rangnick but were rejected by both managers.

“Vincent is the type of coach who fits in very well with Bayern’s playing philosophy and identity,” said Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund.

“His teams want the ball, and want to play dominant and high-intensity football. He’s a young, very ambitious coach with a lot of international experience. He has his finger on the pulse when it comes to the players and knows exactly what needs to happen on the pitch. He can and will give our team an enormous amount.”

Kompany will be eager to make a name for himself in the world of football as he leads one of the biggest football clubs in the world.