Reports suggest that Bayern Munich has sealed a deal with Burnley by paying an agreed amount of €12 million to confirm Vincent Kompany as their new manager. Following the announcement in February regarding the departure of Thomas Tuchel from Allianz Arena after this summer, the German club faced a challenging time in finding his substitute.
Despite not ending his stint with any trophies, Tuchel’s tenure at Bayern concluded disappointingly with a 4-2 loss against Hoffenheim on the season’s final day. The defeat caused Bayern to subsequently secure third position in the Bundesliga standings.
Bayern Munich had initially approached Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso and Austria’s manager Ralf Rangnick in an attempt to find a successful replacement. However, it appears that Kompany, the leader of the Clarets, has eventually caught their attention. His appointment comes despite his inability to save Burnley from Premier League relegation this season.
Kompany, the former defender for Manchester City, began his coaching journey with Anderlecht in Belgium before moving to Burnley in 2022. He is under contract with the club until 2028. Although he guided the Clarets to a Championship victory with a total of 101 points in the 2022-23 season, the Premier League proved a more challenging mountain to climb. Burnley confirmed their relegation from the premier league after a match against Tottenham on May 12th, having only managed to secure five victories in 38 fixtures.