Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany didn’t agree with Uli Hoeneß in Xavi Simons dispute

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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany disagreed with Uli Hoeneß over the veto of Xavi Simons' transfer to the club. Simons ultimately joined Tottenham Hotspur for €65 million.

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Vincent Kompany disagreed with Uli Hoeneß on Xavi Simons' transfer
Hoeneß recommended promoting youth talent instead of signing Simons
Xavi Simons transferred to Tottenham Hotspur for €65 million

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MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 1: (L.R:) Vincent Kompany Head Coach of Bayern Munich welcomes Honorary President Uli Hoeneß of Bayern Munich before the match before the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on September 1, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Marcel Engelbrecht - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images You may have heard of the story how Uli Hoeneß prevented the transfer of Xavi Simons to Bayern Munich, and how he vetoed the notion proposed by Vincent Kompany and Christoph Freund and instead recommending promoting youth talent. Kompany was asked if he was still following Simons and if he were to make a play for him in the future, which he said was out of his hands. “We’re an active group together, Christoph, Max [Eberl], Jan [Dreesen] and myself. We always try to convince people,” Kompany began (as captured by X account @iMiaSanMia). “We work in a good atmosphere with a lot of respect. You should ask Max and Christoph about what will happen in the next transfer window. We accept what the club decides.” Interestingly, Kompany told Hoeneß during that exchange that ‘At our age, you would have pushed as much as we did’. In the end, Simons moved to Tottenham Hotspur and looks nowhere near the reported €65 million that the Lilywhites paid . All things considered, this is, what us younger ones would say, a rare W from Uli.

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Why did Uli Hoeneß veto Xavi Simons' transfer to Bayern Munich?

Uli Hoeneß vetoed the transfer to promote youth talent instead, as suggested by Vincent Kompany and Christoph Freund.

What did Vincent Kompany say about the possibility of signing Xavi Simons in the future?

Vincent Kompany stated that the decision to pursue Xavi Simons is out of his hands and depends on the club's direction.

How much did Tottenham Hotspur pay for Xavi Simons?

Tottenham Hotspur paid €65 million to RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany didn’t agree with Uli Hoeneß in Xavi Simons dispute

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