Skip to main content
Kompany says Bayern Munich have done ‘a very good job’ by choosing him
Vincent Kompany, May 28, 2024

VINCENT KOMPANY brushed aside concerns he was not Bayern Munich’s first choice today by insisting the club have done well to appoint him.

The former Manchester City and Belgium captain was confirmed as Bayern’s surprise pick to succeed Thomas Tuchel as manager after a deal was reached with relegated Burnley on Wednesday.

Kompany emerged as an unlikely front-runner for the job last week after a number of high-profile candidates including Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso and Ralf Rangnick reportedly turned it down.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrate scoring against
Men’s football / 4 April 2025
4 April 2025
Playmaker has cemented place as one of greatest players in club’s history
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League
Men’s football / 19 February 2025
19 February 2025
Newly appointed England head coach Thomas Tuchel with FA CEO
Men's Football / 16 October 2024
16 October 2024
Craig Bellamy before the Premier League match at Turf Moor,
Men's Football / 9 July 2024
9 July 2024