Manchester City have apparently tried to bring back Vincent Kompany as Pep Guardiola’s successor – but the Bayern coach is said to have turned the Sky Blues down
According to the TEAMtalk portal, Manchester City officials have contacted the successful FC Bayern coach, but the 40-year-old Belgian is said to have clearly signaled to the English club that he sees his long-term future in Munich
According to the report, Kompany sees his commitment to the German record champions as a genuine long-term project, stating that the Belgian is clearly committed to FC Bayern and is not planning a premature departure
After several English media outlets reported on Monday evening that Pep Guardiola would be leaving Manchester City after this season, Kompany was immediately tipped as a possible successor
According to the BBC and the Daily Mail, Guardiola will play his last game as City coach next Sunday against Aston Villa, after which the decision will be officially announced. This would mark the end of a historic era after ten years
Since taking office in 2016, Guardiola has won six league titles, three FA Cups and the 2023 Champions League with Manchester City
Guardiola to remain at City
However, the Spaniard will apparently not be saying goodbye completely. As TEAMtalk reports, Guardiola is to take on an official role within the City Football Group in the future. However, it remains to be seen what position the 55-year-old will actually hold
Following Kompany’s rejection, Manchester City are said to have already found a new solution. According to media reports, Enzo Maresca is on the verge of returning to the Sky Blues. The Italian was sacked by Chelsea FC at the beginning of 2026 and already knows Manchester City very well
Between 2020 and 2021, Maresca worked as the club’s U23 coach and later also as Guardiola’s assistant
The development is important news for FC Bayern. Kompany led Munich to the German championship in his first season and is also on the verge of winning the double. Just a few months ago, the Belgian extended his long-term contract until 2029.