At FC Bayern, things continue to be complex.
FC Bayern has finally managed to hire a new coach after a long search. Vincent Kompany, who has joined from relegated Premier League team FC Burnley, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the Bundesliga giants. The club promises a lot for the new season with the new appointment.
However, the journey to appointing Kompany was not an easy one, as it revealed the complicated power structure within the organization. Max Eberl, the sports director at FC Bayern, breathed a sigh of relief with the new addition. The coach is expected to cost a two-digit million euro release fee and sign a three-year contract. He is expected to end the constant flux of coaches in recent years.
Pep Guardiola played a significant role in Kompany's appointment. The Belgian defender had worked under the Catalan coach at Manchester City and had learned a lot from him. Kompany hopes to replicate a coaching style similar to that of Guardiola.
Pep had expressed positive opinions about Kompany as a coach, which reached Munich. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, former board member of FC Bayern, revealed that Guardiola's opinion had weighed heavily in their decision-making process. Rummenigge said that the board had decided to hire Kompany and was in the process of finalizing the details.
Eberl and Freund, the other sports director, were responsible for personnel matters in the club. They were in charge of hiring players and coaches. The complications in the power structure were evident during the search for a new coach. The high-profile nature of the search had made it a challenging exercise, with many names being thrown around in the media, and a lot of discussion within the club.
Uli Hoeneß had earlier stated that Xabi Alonso was an unattainable target, and Rangnick was only the "third choice". He also mentioned that there was a belief within Säbener Straße that Nagelsmann would return to Bayern and extend his contract. "If the European Championship goes well, then he has made a good decision. If it goes badly, then he has made a catastrophic decision. Then Bayern would have been better off." There was then the "Thomas Tuchel case". Hoeneß had openly stated that Tuchel didn't have a passion for developing young players. Tuchel responded angrily, and Hoeneß even threatened to get more involved in the team's affairs.
The process of appointing a new coach ensured that the old guard's influence in the club did not diminish. Eberl and Freund could only watch in amazement as rumours and discussions swirled around them. Names such as Dreesen, Hainer, Hoeneß, and Rummenigge emerged as being involved in the decision-making process. All of them had significant influence over the club's affairs.
When there was apparently a possibility that Tuchel could return, there were voices against it in the background. Tuchel was aware that Eberl and Freund were the decisive individuals for his future at the club. He didn't single out any names, but it was clear who he was talking about.
Now, with Kompany on board, everyone is looking forward to what the future holds. Eberl believes that Kompany is "an absolute gain and an exciting story we want to write now." Both Eberl and Freund emphasized that they had "very, very many, very, very long talks" with Kompany about the squad, ideas, and playing style. They found a common spirit quickly, with Freund going so far as to say that "the conversations were very pleasant."
So, after a long and tumultuous search, FC Bayern has a new coach. Despite the complications of the power structure, they've managed to find a coach in Kompany who promises a better future for the club. The season ahead is set to be an exciting one.
- How did Vincent Kompany get appointed as the new head coach of FC Bayern?
- Was there any controversy about the appointment?
- What has Pep Guardiola's role been in Kompany's appointment?
- How has Uli Hoeneß been involved in the appointment process?
- How does Eberl and Freund feel about the appointment of Kompany?
- What does the future hold for FC Bayern with Kompany as their coach?
Kompany's approach suits FC Bayern perfectly. As per Freund, the new coach will encourage an offensive, dominant, and intense style of play. Kompany shares, "Growing up in the streets of Brussels, we're passionate about the ball, and we're creative. I admire players who take risks with the ball." However, it's important to relax first. Recently, Eberl admitted, "I've only been here for ten weeks, but it feels like I've been here for ten years."
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FC Bayern Munich's new coach, Vincent Kompany, was strongly influenced by Pep Guardiola during his time at Manchester City. Guardiola's positive opinions about Kompany as a coach reached Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who revealed that they heavily influenced FC Bayern's decision-making process.
Max Eberl, the sports director at FC Bayern, was relieved with the appointment of Kompany, who is expected to cost a two-digit million euro release fee and sign a three-year contract. Kompany has joined FC Bayern Munich from relegated Premier League team FC Burnley and has a strong connection with Guardiola, having worked under him at Manchester City.
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