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Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year deal.<\/b><\/p>\n
The Belgian, 38, succeeds Thomas Tuchel and leaves Burnley for the Bundesliga side after the two clubs agreed a compensation fee, believed to be \u00a310.2m.<\/p>\n
Kompany won the Championship with Burnley in 2022-23, but the Clarets suffered relegation from the Premier League this season after finishing 19th.<\/p>\n
“It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football,” said the former Manchester City defender.<\/p>\n
Kompany, who retired from playing in 2020, joined Burnley from Anderlecht in 2022 and signed a five-year contract extension last year.<\/p>\n
However, he refused to answer questions about his future after the Clarets’ home defeat by Nottingham Forest on the final day of the season.<\/p>\n
Burnley said they were initially confident of keeping Kompany at Turf Moor but “the changing dynamics of the situation” made it impossible.<\/p>\n
“We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent\u2019s ambition to explore new opportunities,” the club said.<\/p>\n
Tuchel left Bayern this month as the club finished third in the Bundesliga – their worst league position since 2010-11.<\/p>\n
Bayern have struggled to find a replacement for Tuchel, whose initial exit was announced in February.<\/p>\n
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann and current Austria coach Ralf Rangnick have all turned down the job.<\/p>\n
Talks about persuading Tuchel to stay also failed to reach a positive conclusion, leaving Bayern with a problem.<\/p>\n
“Vincent Kompany is a type of coach who fits in very well with FC Bayern’s playing philosophy and identity,” said Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund <\/p>\n
“He is a young, very ambitious coach who brings a lot of international experience, has his finger on the pulse of the players and knows exactly what should happen on the pitch.”<\/p>\n
Kompany has built a decent reputation in his time at Anderlecht and Burnley, although the Clarets’ relegation following lofty pre-season expectations has not reflected well on the Belgian.<\/p>\n
A four-time Premier League winner as a player with Manchester City, Kompany became Anderlecht head coach in 2020 following a spell as player-manager, before moving to Turf Moor.<\/p>\n
More to follow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n