Max Eberl disclosed that Pep Guardiola influenced Bayern Munich's hiring of Vincent Kompany. Kompany has led Bayern to consecutive Bundesliga titles and a record-breaking goal tally this season.
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Max Eberl reveals Guardiola reference behind Bayernâs Kompany appointment
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has revealed the role that Pep Guardiola had in the club's appointment of Vincent Kompany.
Kompany has been a major success since his appointment at Bayern Munich in 2024, with the Belgian winning back-to-backBundesliga titles at the Allianz Arena.
The 40-year-old's success this season has come alongside arecord-breaking campaign for Bayern, who have scored 113 goals in 31 league games to date.
Bayern are chasing a treble this season and face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals this week. The German giants have also progressed to the DFB-Pokal final for the first time since 2020.
Kompany's appointment was met with scepticism at the time, with the novice coach having been relegated from the Premier League with Burnley the previous season.
Bayern's faith has been rewarded and Erbl has revealed the role Pep Guardiola had in appointing Kompany.
The ex-Bayern boss gave his former Manchester City captain a glowing reference when asked about Kompany's credentials.
Discussing the club's recruitment process, Erbl toldZDF: âWe spoke with Nagelsmann, Rangnick and Glasner. Some wanted to bring Flick back. Kompany was always on the list.
Max Eberl revealed that Guardiola's insights played a significant role in the appointment of Kompany as head coach.
Since his appointment in 2024, Kompany has won back-to-back Bundesliga titles and led the team to a record-breaking 113 goals this season.
Bayern Munich has set a new record by scoring 113 goals in just 31 league games this season.
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"I didnât dare approach Vincent first. He is a fantastic person and coach. We only received positive feedback about him, also from Pep Guardiola. I told Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: âCall Pep.â That was the door opener. Then we signed him.â