It seems that Bayern Munich has found its new coach. Vincent Kompany, currently still coach at Burnley, is rumoured to be a hot candidate to succeed Thomas Tuchel at FC Bayern Munich. But what makes the Belgian so interesting for the German record champions?
Vincent Kompany is on the verge of becoming the new coach at FC Bayern. According to BILD, the club’s sports director Max Eberl and sports director Christoph Freund are impressed by the Belgian’s approach to the game. The 38-year-old represents a philosophy that is characterised by dominance, ball possession and building up play from one’s own half. These aspects fit in perfectly with Bayern’s style of play. Kompany is also known for his good communication and promotion of young talent. In addition to English, he also speaks German and French.
During his time as a player under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Kompany gained valuable insights and inspiration, which he is now putting into practice as a coach. „Since the age of 30, I have been fully occupied with preparing myself for the moment,“ Kompany once said about his transition from player to coach. He emphasised that Guardiola had inspired him, but that he did not want to copy his ideas, but rather develop them further.
Will Kompany bring the new impetus needed?
At Burnley FC, Kompany implemented attacking, possession-orientated football. He played there with a 4-2-3-1 system – the same system that FC Bayern has been playing for years. His approach involves many short passes and quick changes of position. After losing the ball, he relies on aggressive counter-pressing to quickly regain control. This style of play could also find favour at Säbener Straße, where they are hoping for fresh impetus after a season of ups and downs.
Although Kompany has only been coaching for a few years and does not yet have the track record of Guardiola or Mourinho, many see him as having the potential for a successful future at FC Bayern. His approach and the way he manages his teams make him an exciting option.
Overall, Vincent Kompany, with his fresh and dynamic style, could fit in perfectly with the image Bayern Munich has of its next coach. He has the necessary expertise and philosophy to fulfil the high demands in Munich. Bayern fans can look forward to seeing whether the new Munich coach has finally been found after much toing and froing.
