Talks progressing between Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich
The Belgian could be set to swap Burnley for Bavaria.
Vincent Kompany is a realistic option to become the next Bayern Munich manager.
The 38-year-old former Manchester City and Belgium defender has just completed his second season in charge of Burnley.
Kompany’s Clarets ended the 2023/24 campaign 19th in the Premier League and were therefore relegated.
But Kompany’s stock remains high after he led Burnley to promotion with 101 points in the previous season.
Before taking charge at Turf Moor in June 2022, Kompany had two spells as Anderlecht manager in his native Belgium.
A move to Bayern this summer would be a big step up.
However, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, Kompany is seen as a strong candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel, who just oversaw Bayern’s first season without a trophy since 2012.
Romano posted another update via X.com on Wednesday when he revealed: “Talks keep progressing between Vincent Kompany and Bayern.
“He’s really keen on this possibility, Bayern have discussed project with Belgian coach.
“Supervisory board approval needed but he’s a strong candidate, as exclusively revealed on Monday.”
Bayern are not the only club looking for a new manager this summer.
After breaking up with Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday evening, Chelsea are on the lookout for their sixth manager of the Todd Boehly era.
However, Romano reported in Wednesday morning’s Daily Briefing that Kompany had not yet been contacted by anyone from Stamford Bridge.
Romano explained: “Vincent Kompany has still not received any call from Chelsea despite links with the job.
“Kompany remains in contact with Bayern as revealed on Monday, talks took place and he’s keen on this chance.
“He’s waiting for Bayern to decide for their favourite option on the list.”
Bayern have been searching for a new manager since February when it was announced that Tuchel would be leaving the Allianz Arena at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Before looking at Kompany, the Bundesliga club unsuccessfully pursued Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick and Oliver Glasner, according to Daily Briefing columnist Christian Falk.