Vincent Kompany has led FC Bayern back to the top of Europe in a very short space of time – and in doing so has secured the respect of the club’s management. Honorary President Uli Hoeneß has now heaped exceptional praise on the Belgian and made it clear what role he should play in the future of the record champions
For Hoeneß, one thing is certain: Kompany could shape a new era at FC Bayern. The 40-year-old enjoys the highest level of trust from the long-standing Bayern boss. „He can stay here for another five or ten years if he wants to,“ Hoeneß explained in an interview with DAZN, underlining that the club has long-term plans for the Belgian
At the same time, a possible successor was also brought into play, at least in theory. Sebastian Hoeneß would be „an option“ should a change of coach be imminent at some point. However, this scenario is currently not an issue – Kompany’s work is too convincing
„Almost perfect as a person“
The way in which Hoeneß talks about the Bayern coach is particularly remarkable. While he also describes previous coaches such as Thomas Tuchel or Julian Nagelsmann as intelligent, he clearly emphasizes Kompany in one decisive point. „As a person, he is almost perfect,“ says Hoeneß
The Belgian not only has professional quality, but also exceptional social skills. He doesn’t drop any players, doesn’t expose anyone publicly and deliberately refrains from making public demands for new transfers. Instead, his focus is on getting the best out of the existing squad
One detail from their first conversation was particularly memorable for Hoeneß: for Kompany, work is above all else – a principle that he not only formulates, but also lives by
The Belgian clearly announced that he would be the first to arrive at the training ground and the last to leave, and it was precisely this attitude that convinced him
Added to this is his international charisma: Kompany speaks several languages fluently and moves confidently in different cultural contexts – an important factor for a club with global aspirations like FC Bayern
Kompany as the architect of success
The sporting development proves Hoeneß right. Under Kompany, FC Bayern has stabilized, appears well-rehearsed and shows a clear playing idea. Above all, however, the coach succeeds in developing players individually and at the same time forming a functioning collective
It is precisely this mixture of professional quality, leadership and personality that makes Kompany a special coach for Hoeneß
Conclusion: Bayern has found its coach
The honorary president’s statements leave no room for interpretation. Vincent Kompany is far more than just a temporary solution for FC Bayern – he is set to become the face of a new successful era
If Uli Hoeneß has his way, the record champions have already found their coach for the coming years.