Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is reportedly closing in on a move to become Bayern Munich’s next manager after Thomas Tuchel’s [/b]sack.
Despite making contacts with several managers, including the availability of Mauricio Pochettino following his exit from Chelsea, Kompany remains the frontrunner to take over the German giants.
Kompany emerged a surprising, yet strong candidate to replace Tuchel, who leaves Bayern after 14 months in charge.
Although the Manchester City legend managed to guide Burnley back to the Premier League, the Clarets were relegated again in their first season, finishing 19th with just 24 points.
Prior to his tenure at Burnley, Kompany managed Belgian club Anderlecht.
Bayern Munich suffered a tough season, failing to win the Bundesliga title for the first time in 12 years despite signing England captain Harry Kane.
The club also ended the campaign without any trophies, a situation they haven’t faced since the 2011/12 season.
Bayern’s search for a new manager has seen several setbacks and rejections.
They expressed interest in Oliver Glasner, who has impressed since taking over at Crystal Palace, but this move did not materialize as both Glasner and Palace were not ready to part ways.
Other potential candidates such as Julian Nagelsmann and Xabi Alonso were also approached, but neither showed interest in taking over the reins at the Bavarian club.
With the managerial position still vacant and the club looking for a fresh start after a disappointing season, Vincent Kompany has now become the leading candidate to bring new energy and direction to Bayern Munich.
The move to appoint Kompany would mark a significant step in his managerial career, transitioning from his experience in the Premier League and Belgian football to one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
As the anticipation builds, Bayern Munich fans are eager to see if Kompany can restore the club to its former glory and bring back the success that has eluded them this past season.