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Bayern Munich Extends Contract with Coach Kompany Until 2029
21 Oct
Summary
- Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany signs 2-year contract extension
- Kompany joined Bayern in 2024-25 season, won Bundesliga in first year
- Bayern CEO praises Kompany for bringing "fun" and "dominant, attractive football"
In a significant move, Bayern Munich has extended the contract of their head coach Vincent Kompany until 2029. The former Manchester City and Belgium defender joined the German champions ahead of the 2024-25 season and made an immediate impact, guiding the team to the Bundesliga title in his first year in charge.
Under Kompany's leadership, Bayern has continued its dominant start to the current league campaign, winning its first seven games and opening up a five-point lead at the top of the table. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has lauded Kompany's influence, stating that he has "brought the fun back to Bayern" and that "the spark has really caught on" under his management.
Dreesen further praised Kompany, saying that "under his leadership, a real team has grown that plays dominant and attractive football." The contract extension is seen as a signal of the club's faith in Kompany's ability to lead Bayern to continued success in the years to come.
