German League - Bayern's XY approach with Kompany: "It's not a bad condition"
The location you need to scroll to in the list of potential candidates for FC Bayern to discover Vincent Kompany might not be crucial, particularly for a novice in coaching. Regardless, the ex-Bundesliga defender for Hamburger SV has to rank quite low in the line-up of coaches for Munich following the disastrous attempt with Xabi Alonso, who has recently sealed a successful season with Bayer Leverkusen with the double.
Kompany, a 38-year-old Belgian coach active since 2020 with RSC Anderlecht in Belgium and later at Burnley FC in England, looks at a potential appointment at the German soccer champions as a significant chance.
He carries the approval of Pep Guardiola, who is still held in high regard at the Isar river. Additionally, the fact that Bayern failed to win any titles for the very first time since 2012 under Thomas Tuchel may be perceived as a favorable starting point.
Nagelsmann: Successful season for Bayern helps Kompany
According to national coach Julian Nagelsmann prior to the DFB cup final between Leverkusen and Kaiserslautern (1:0) held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday, "This doesn't indicate an unfavorable situation for a young coach like him." Kompany would be able to leave his unique stamp on the club subsequently.
Nagelsmann was even Tuchel's predecessor at FC Bayern. Between July 2021 and March 2023, he attempted to leave his own impression on the Isar. He was also involved in the ongoing recruitment process at Bayern, reportedly ranked just behind Xabi Alonso and ahead of the potential solution in Kompany. He will be expected to pen a contract in Munich running through the end of June 2027.
Guardiola applauds Kompany's work
Guardiola described Kompany as having "a very high opinion." The revered Spanish coach collaborated with the former Hamburger SV defender at Manchester City for three years until the summer of 2019, before Kompany moved to Anderlecht as a player-coach. "I have a great appreciation for his work, his character, and his knowledge of the sport, as well as how he handles the media and many other aspects."
Kompany's first season with Burnley FC (2023) was initially a fiery one, with 29 wins in 46 Championship games. Regrettably, the Clarets were then relegated in second place with just 24 points. Nevertheless, the blazing debut season with Burnley is primarily remembered for the squad's insufficient quality to compete in the English Premium League.
Guardiola expressed, "If they believe that Kompany is the right call," then a younger coach would certainly need full support. "I hope FC Bayern makes the best decision because I adore this club for numerous reasons, especially the individuals who are still in it."
Embracing ambiguity under Hoeneß: Will Kompany triumph?
Explicit support? Those are compelling terms. However, there should undoubtedly be support from the club's numerous committees. Unless the supervisory board led by Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge endorsed Kompany's appointment, there would not be a three-year contract or a transfer fee paid to Burnley, reportedly between ten and twelve million euros.
"Uli Hoeneß constructed the club as it is now," noted former Bayern coach Felix Magath, a two-time double champion with Bayern between 2004 and 2007. "His issue was always that he attempted to control everything. If a coach managed to adhere to his rules, then the situation was ideal. If a coach couldn't maintain control with him, difficulties emerged."
Crises at FC Bayern have persisted for years. "Anyone working here is under his control." And Kompany, whether you desire to call him the E-solution or the XY-solution, will have to adapt to this as well.
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Source: www.stern.de
