Vincent Kompany is named as Bayern Munich’s new head coach. The 38 year-old replaces Thomas Tuchel after he departed at the end of the season.
Kompany arrival comes after enduring a tough season at Turf Moor after Clarets were relegated from the premier League.
Vincent Kompany, ex-Manchester City has a knowledge of the Bundesliga having played at Hamburg, and is a fluent German speaker.
Bayern Munich have brought Kompany after a series of rejection in their search for Tuchel’s successor with Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso.
Kompany joins Bayern after the German club endured their first trophyless season in 12 years.
Vincent Kompany began his managerial career at Anderlecht, departs Burnley after two seasons in charge after securing Championship.
A four-time Premier League winner as a player with Man City, Kompany will rediscover his winning touch at Bayern Munich.
A Burnley statement reads; “We can confirm that Burnley Football Club has come to an agreement that will allow Kompany to leave Turf Moor.
Bayern sporting director Christopher Freund said that Vincent Kompany is a type of coach who fits in very well with FC Bayern’s.
The German giants did not come calling for Sean Dyche when he finished seventh in the Premier league.
Choosing Vincent Kompany highlights the changing view of what makes an elite coach, a growing willingness to look beyond results.
As a player, Kompany captained club and country, winning the Premier League with Manchester Cityunder Pep Guardiola brings instant respect.
Kompany in his speech said that as a coach, you have to stand for who you are as a person.
Kompany’s Burnley finished second-bottom and eight points from safety to be relegated from the Premier League.
Vincent Kompany told the club that he looks forward to the challenge of FC Bayern, its a great honour.
Kompany’s Burnley finished second-bottom and eight points from safety to be relegated from the Premier League.
