Vincent Kompany’s unexpected move to Bayern Munich is now finalized, as multiple reports confirm. The deal involves a compensation fee of €12 million (£10.2 million) agreed upon by Burnley and Bayern Munich to secure Kompany’s transition to the German club. This substantial fee makes Kompany the fourth most expensive manager in football history.
Kompany is expected to sign a three-year contract with Bayern Munich, who have been in search of a successor for Thomas Tuchel for nearly four months. While Kompany’s assistant at Burnley, Craig Bellamy, will not join him in Germany, Floribert Ngalula and Bram Geers will be part of his new backroom staff at Bayern.
Burnley now faces the task of finding a replacement for Kompany as they aim to return to the Premier League. The club has not yet commented on Kompany’s departure. Among the potential candidates to succeed him are former Hull City boss Liam Rosenior, as well as Steve Cooper and Will Still, who are high on the early betting lists.
Bayern Munich’s search for a new coach has been extensive, following their decision to part ways with Tuchel back in February despite him having a year left on his contract. The Bavarian club has struggled in the Bundesliga, finishing third, a significant 18 points behind the unbeaten champions, Bayer Leverkusen. In their quest to find the right fit, Bayern has considered various high-profile names, including Xabi Alonso, Unai Emery, Oliver Glasner, Julen Lopetegui, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick.
For Kompany, this move represents a significant step, especially after a challenging season. Following an impressive Championship title win with Burnley, where he amassed 101 points, Kompany faced difficulties in the Premier League, ending the season with an immediate relegation after gathering only 24 points. Despite these struggles, his move to Bayern Munich highlights his potential and ambition in his managerial career.