Bayern Munich fears losing Vincent Kompany to Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's potential exit raises concerns. Kompany's contract with Bayern runs until June 2029.
Key points
Bayern Munich fears losing Vincent Kompany to Manchester City
Manchester City considers Kompany as a replacement for Guardiola
Guardiola's contract runs until summer 2027
Confirmed departures include Bernardo Silva and John Stones
Kompany's contract with Bayern is valid until June 2029
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Bayern Munich fear losing Vincent Kompany to Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola exit possibility
Man City are considering Bayern Munichâs Vincent Kompany as a replacement for Pep Guardiola
Bayern CEO confident about the Belgian managerâs future with the German treble hopefuls
Kompanyâs contract at the Allianz Arena is valid till June 2029.
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola is being heavily linked with an upcoming departure from the Etihad Stadium, as the ongoing campaign nears its end.
The Catalan manager is a couple of months away from entering the last year of his current contract at Manchester City. While contracted until the summer of 2027, doubts over Guardiolaâs future at the English club have surfaced with the confirmed upcoming departures of Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has emerged as one of Guardiolaâs potential successors at the Etihad Stadium, with several reports suggesting that the former Belgium international could make a return to his former club in a managerial role in the future.
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Q&A
Why is Bayern Munich worried about Vincent Kompany leaving?
Bayern Munich is concerned because Manchester City is considering Kompany as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola, who may leave the club.
What is the status of Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola's contract with Manchester City runs until the summer of 2027, but there are growing doubts about his future with the club.
When does Vincent Kompany's contract with Bayern Munich expire?
Vincent Kompany's contract with Bayern Munich is valid until June 2029.
Who are the confirmed departures from Manchester City?
Confirmed departures from Manchester City include Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
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Kompany arrived at Bayern Munich on a three-year deal in May 2024, following a two-season tenure at Burnley. The Belgian made an impressive start to his journey at the German club, winning both of his debut matches in DFB Pokal and the Bundesliga.
He led his squad to the Bundesliga title in his maiden season at Allianz Arena. Having also won the German league this term, Kompany is aiming to win the treble in his second year as well as Bayernâs seventh UEFA Champions League title.
Kompanyâs impressive stint in Germany has made him a prominent managerial prospect for several clubs and the former centre-back ranks high on Manchester Cityâs list of replacements for Guardiola.
Bayern Munich CEO âcertainâ of Kompanyâs future at the club
In conversation with CF Bayern Insider, journalist Christian Falk recently confirmed Manchester Cityâs interest in their former Premier League winning captain.
âNow, heâs doing such a brilliant job so itâs no surprise that the Belgianâs old club, Manchester City, still have him on the list for when Pep Guardiola heads off,â Falk said.
Falk mentioned that while there is âstill a bit of fearâ that the 40-year-old might consider Cityâs approach, if it comes, Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has expressed confidence that Kompany will be with the Bavarians for âthe foreseeable futureâ.
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âThereâs still a bit of fear in the club that if heâs winning everything, Man City will try to persuade him to trade Munich for Manchester,â Falk added.
âHowever, I was talking with the CEO of Bayern Munich, Jan-Christian Dreesen, and he said there was no chance of Kompany leaving this summer. Heâs 100 percent certain that the former Burnley boss will stay for the foreseeable future.â
Kompany signed a contract extension in October last year that will keep him at the Bundesliga club until the summer of 2029. Addressing his new deal at Bayern Munich, Falk expressed that the managerâs decision to extend his stay at the club reflects his long-term plans with the Bavarians, and said,
The journalist said: âIf Vincent Kompany signs a contract, it means heâs thought about his future long and hard so Bayern Munich wonât sanction his exit.
âIn the meantime, they hope Kompany doesnât have any plans to leave the club, as if he ends up winning everything, thereâs an argument to be made that heâs the best coach in Europe.â
While being Guardiolaâs successor and managing Manchester Cityâs star-studded squad is an enticing offer, Kompany has a chance of building a legacy at Bayern Munich, already having a great chance of winning the third treble in the German clubâs history.
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Along with Kompany, former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been widely reported to be among Manchester Cityâs top choices for their new head coach â when Guardiola decides to call it a day at the Etihad Stadium.
