OFFICIAL: Vincent Kompany has been appointed new FC Bayern head coach on a 3-year contract until 2027

Bayern Munich has made the decision to appoint Vincent Kompany, the former Burnley manager, as their new head coach for a three-year term. At 38 years old, Kompany steps into the role following the departure of Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. This move comes after Bayern reached an agreement to pay Burnley approximately £10.2m in compensation for Kompany’s services.

Despite a challenging season at Turf Moor that saw Burnley relegated from the Premier League to the Championship, the experienced ex-Manchester City captain possesses valuable Bundesliga knowledge from his time at Hamburg and is a fluent German speaker. Bayern’s selection of Kompany follows a series of rejections from other potential successors to Tuchel, with Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick all declining the position. Kompany, who kick-started his managerial career at Anderlecht, departs Burnley after leading the club to the Championship title in 2023 during his two-season tenure.

With four Premier League titles under his belt as a player with Manchester City, Kompany aims to rejuvenate Bayern after the club’s first trophyless season in 12 years. The decision to appoint Kompany reflects a shift in the perception of what defines an outstanding coach, moving beyond mere results to consider a potential transferable coaching style.

Kompany’s credentials are notable, having captained both club and country while securing a Premier League victory with Manchester City under the guidance of Pep Guardiola. This background instantly commands respect and underscores his affiliation with a certain level of excellence. The current trend in modern management emphasizes figures influenced by Guardiola, with notable examples including Mikel Arteta in the Premier League, Xabi Alonso achieving success in the Bundesliga, and Enzo Maresca following Kompany’s footsteps to clinch victory in the Championship. The connection with Guardiola, hailed as an exceptional coach of his era, holds significant weight at Bayern.