Foreign media: Bayern are about to finalize the 38-year-old Kompany as the new coach, and the two teams are already talking about compensation

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2024-05-23 10:28Posted on the official account of Red Star News of Chengdu Business Daily, Sichuan

According to the Guardian and other media outlets, Bayern Munich's search for a coach is coming to an end, and the Bundesliga giants are ready to hand over the reins to the 38-year-old Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.

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According to The Guardian, the talks have entered an advanced stage. After a previous phone call, Kompany has accepted the position of Bayern Munich coach and he is ready for a new chapter.

Burnley boss Alan Pace was in talks with Bayern officials on Wednesday over compensation and hopes the deal can be reached before the end of the week, with Kompany's speedy departure giving Burnley time to find a suitable replacement in preparation for a return to the Premier League as soon as possible.

Kompany's ability to secure such an important position is also a cause for concern. According to Belgian media reports, Bayern have been concerned about Kompany's coaching performance for a long time. At the time, their scouts were keeping a close eye on Academy youngster Zirkze, who had been on loan at the Belgian club, as well as the performances of then-Anderlecht manager Vincent Kompany.

Kompany enjoyed success at Burnley last season, winning the Championship title with his dominant and attacking football and being named Coach of the Year. Despite Burnley's relegation from the Premier League this season, it is believed that he adheres to a football philosophy that can only be put into practice by top players in the Premier League. This philosophy works in the Championship because Burnley's players do have a superior level of ability.

Belgian media published an article saying that it is believed that if there is a better team, such as a team like Bayern Munich, Kompany's football philosophy and tactical thinking may play better.

Kompany, on the other hand, spent three years with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and largely adopted Guardiola's football philosophy, which also supported him as Bayern manager. Pep Guardiola has always been a manager who is highly respected and appreciated by Bayern Munich's management.

Kompany's former Hamburg team-mate Dennis Ogo believes Kompany will do well at Bayern Munich.

In 2008, Ogo and Kompany met in Hamburg. Before Vincent Kompany decided to move to Manchester City in the Premier League at the end of August, the two former professionals were working together to prepare for the new season. "He was very young at the time, but very smart, full of curiosity and a top footballer. Even then, I thought he could have had a great coaching career. Ogo praised his former team-mate.

"I have 100 per cent confidence in his Bayern Munich job. I think it would be great if you gave a young coach like this a chance," the former German national team player continued.

Vincent Kompany was in charge of Burnley in the 2023/24 season, and the team were relegated from the Premier League in 19th place, with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws and 24 defeats in 38 rounds, scoring 41 goals and conceding 78 goals.

Edited by Ou Peng

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