Coach Vansang Kompany (38, Belgium), who was called the best defender in the Premier League when he was active, wants the baton of Bayern Munich. He led Burnley in the 2023-24 season and suffered relegation due to his poor performance, but Bayern Munich, who was shunned by many coaches, courted him. Kompany has already reached an agreement with Bayern Munich, and now there is only an agreement between the clubs.
“Coach Compani has reached an agreement with Bayern Munich, hoping desperately to go to Bayern Munich,” Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the European soccer transfer market, said on social networking services on the 24th (Korea time). Negotiations have taken place on compensation between the two clubs. Everything is under way to reach an agreement.”
Bayern Munich took an early step with Thomas Tuchel (aged 50, Germany) and approached several coaches including Xavi Alonso (42, Spain), Julian Nagelsmann (36), Ralf Rangnick (65), and Oliver Glasner (49, Austria), but they all failed. Alonso, Nagelsmann, and Rangnick have agreed to focus on their respective duties as they have gained interest in Bayern Munich. Glasner failed due to opposition from Crystal Palace, his current team.
Against this backdrop, Bayern Munich has revealed its “surprise candidate.” It elevated Burnley to the Premier League by winning the English Football League (EFL) Championship in the 2022-23 season, but contacted Kompany, who could not avoid relegation immediately after promotion. Recognizing Bayern Munich’s interest, Kompany immediately agreed with Bayern Munich and expressed strong commitment to move to Germany.
Christian Polk, a reporter for the German media Bild, said on social media on the 23rd, “Coach Kompany and Max Eberl (50, Germany) have already had personal conversations. The two sides have also agreed on the contract period,” adding, “Negotiations are underway between Bayern Munich and Burnley. Bayern Munich offered 10 million euros (about 14.7 billion won), but Burnley demanded 20 million euros (about 29.5 billion won).”
According to multiple media, including the German version of “Bild” and “Sky Sports,” Bayern Munich has offered Kompany a term until 2027. Kompany accepted the offer, and now hopes that the agreement between the clubs will end smoothly. 스포츠토토
Having made a name for himself as a Manchester City player, Kompany drew attention for his aggressive tactics after transforming himself into a new leader. Kompany, who is pursuing quick attacks in high-ranking areas by banking on strong pressure from the opposing side, scored 87 goals in 46 EFL Championship matches during the 2022-23 season. However, this tactic did not work in the Premier League and collapsed by allowing 78 goals in 38 matches.
Bayern Munich is known to be very impressed with the color of the tactics he pursues even though Kompany has performed poorly at Burnley this season. They have watched Kompany since their time at Anderlecht, and they believe they will fully implement their resourcefulness here, where the squad is better than Burnley and can receive more support.
Meanwhile, much attention is being paid to how Kompany’s appointment will affect Kim Min-jae’s position. As Kompany’s tactical nature requires center backs to cover vast amounts of background space, Kim Min-jae, who possesses fast speed and solid body, is expected to fit well with Kompany.
