Bayern Munich has reached an agreement in principle with Vincent Kompany, who is currently the manager of Burnley, to take on the role of head coach for the German club. This decision comes after Bayern faced several rejections in their pursuit of a successor to Thomas Tuchel.
Kompany’s contract with Bayern is expected to last until 2027, with Burnley receiving £10.2 million in compensation for releasing him from his current position. Craig Bellamy, Kompany’s assistant at Burnley, will not be joining him at Bayern, but Floribert Ngalula and Bram Geers will be part of his coaching staff.
Prior to securing Kompany, Bayern had considered other candidates such as Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen, former manager Julian Nagelsmann, and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick. However, all three declined the opportunity.
Bayern’s preference for a German-speaking coach aligns with Kompany’s background, as he spent two years playing for Hamburg during his career. Despite his relatively young age of 38, Kompany has garnered a solid reputation as a manager, particularly during his tenure at Anderlecht and Burnley.
Having won the Premier League four times as a player with Manchester City, Kompany transitioned into coaching and took charge of Anderlecht in 2020 before moving to Burnley. Under his leadership, Burnley clinched the Championship title in 2023, but unfortunately faced relegation from the Premier League this season.