Vincent Kompany visionary? At the end of an endless search for Thomas Tuchel’s successor, Bayern Munich ended up winning their case by entrusting the reins of their first team to Vincent Kompany, who arrived straight from Burnley in England. The opportunity for the young Belgian technician to meet up in Bavaria with a former teammate at Manchester City, Leroy Sané. Delighted to be able to be under the orders of his former partner, the German international revealed that the ex-Red Devil had made him a promise in Manchester that he would one day become his coach.
“He was an absolute leader as a player, someone who always led the way. At Manchester City he looked after us youngsters very well, he supported us. I am convinced he will do a good job at Bayern… At Manchester City he told me he was going to become my coach. I told him that wouldn’t happen and unfortunately it did. I’m kidding. I am very happy that he is our coach”quipped the Munich winger.
