Vincent Kompany ‘agrees to become Bayern Munich manager’ despite being relegated with Burnley as the Man City legend prepares to replace Thomas Tuchel
- Bayern Munich have reportedly reached an agreement with Vincent Kompany
- The Burnley manager is expected to leave the Clarets to take charge of Bayern
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Vincent Kompany has reached an agreement in principle to become Bayern Munich’s next manager, according to reports.
The Burnley boss was on the shortlist of names to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga giants and now looks set to make the move to Germany.
Kompany is excited about the opportunity to become Bayern Munich’s next head coach and wants to get the deal signed as soon as possible, the newspaper reports. German media.
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League in their first season back in the English top flight as Kompany struggled to adapt his tactical approach.
However, Bayern are keen to bring the Manchester City legend to the club after being impressed by his vision and hunger for success.
Vincent Kompany has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to become Bayern Munich’s next manager
Kompany was unable to keep Burnley in the Premier League after the club’s first season in the top flight
Kompany is now expected to sign a deal to become Bayern’s next head coach
It is now believed that Burnley have come to terms with the loss of the 38-year-old. An official announcement from both clubs is expected later this week.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has been tasked with finding a new manager after cutting ties with Tuchel and is leading the charge for the Belgian’s signature.
Paperwork has yet to be signed, but Kompany will take charge of the club after a difficult Bundesliga season that ended the 11-year run of German league titles.
Former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi – who left his position at the end of the season – was previously considered for the role before Bayern parted ways with the Italian.
Thomas Tuchel left Bayern Munich at the end of the season after his contract was terminated
Brentford boss Thomas Frank was another possible option after his success with the Bees, who secured a fourth season in the Premier League.
Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in the penultimate week of the season when the Clarets were defeated by Tottenham.
In Kompany’s debut season as a manager in the English elite, Burnley won just five games, lost 24 and finished the season with just 24 points.
Meanwhile, Bayern’s disastrous season ended without silverware as the club finished the season in third place, behind both Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart.