Does Bayern have to pay up? Burnley probably want more than 20 million euros for Kompany
The negotiations to appoint Vincent Kompany as Bayern’s new coach are entering the hot phase. For a long time, there was talk of Burnley demanding 20 million as a transfer fee – but this probably means pounds and not euros.
Talks about the transfer fee for Vincent Kompany as the new FC Bayern coach are in full swing. According to BILD, Burnley are currently demanding £20 million. That is the equivalent of around 23.5 million euros. Bayern, on the other hand, are prepared to invest up to 10 million euros. Nevertheless, it is believed that the negotiating parties could ultimately meet in the middle. Kompany has a contract with Premier League relegated Burnley until 2028.
The past shows that FC Bayern has already invested large sums in coaches. For example, the €20 million paid to RB Leipzig for Julian Nagelsmann comes to mind. Although the demands for Kompany do not come close to those of Crystal Palace for Oliver Glasner, which totalled an incredible €100 million, the transfer fee demands remain disproportionately high. However, the English club is aware of the Munich club’s need for a coach.
Bayern reaches agreement with Kompany
According to information from sources close to the club, Max Eberl and Christoph Freund have already met Kompany in person and reached an agreement in principle. It is now up to Eberl to successfully finalise the negotiations regarding the transfer fee. The supervisory board is also said to have already approved the signing of the Belgian.
Vincent Kompany has settled into the role of coach after a successful career as a player, particularly at Manchester City, where he won several titles. Most recently, he led Burnley back to the Premier League as Second Division champions, but also suffered relegation. Nevertheless, the former HSV player is regarded as a coach with great potential whose playing philosophy could be a good fit for Munich.
Munich are hoping to reach an agreement in the next few days that both meets the club’s financial requirements and paves the way for a new era under Kompany.
