BAYERN MUNICH SECURE VINCENT KOMPANY’S COMMITMENT IN MAJOR LONG-TERM MANAGERIAL BOOST
Bayern Munich has rewarded manager Vincent Kompany with a new contract until 2029 after a brilliant start. The Belgian has led the team to a dominant run, reclaiming the Bundesliga title and making a perfect start this season.
In recognition of manager Vincent Kompany's outstanding time with the team thus far, Bayern Munich has awarded him a new contract.
Employed before the 2024–2025 season, the Belgian has agreed to a new contract extension that would keep him in his role as Bayern manager until the summer of 2029.
Although he was bound by his previous contract to the Bundesliga team until 2027, club executives are pleased with the direction the former Burnley and Anderlecht manager has led the team.
After Bayer Leverkusen ended Bayern's 11-year league-winning streak the previous season, Kompany assisted Bayern in reclaiming the Bundesliga title.
In the 67 games that Kompany has presided over since taking over, Bayern has won 49 of them and scored an incredible 197 goals during that time.
This season, the current Bundesliga leaders have won all 11 of their games in all competitions. The team's 2-1 triumph over VfB Stuttgart in the German Super Cup is one example of this.
Kompany discusses the new Bayern agreement.
Kompany discussed his choice to stay loyal to Bayern for a further four years after the formal announcement was made on Tuesday, October 21.
The 39-year-old said on official Bayern channels, "I am grateful and honoured and would want to thank FC Bayern for the trust and the working environment they have given me from day one."
"I feel like I have been here for a long time and am familiar with the club. So far, the experience has been fantastic. The former Manchester City defender continued, "Let us keep up the good work and celebrate many more victories.
Jan-Christian Dreesen, the CEO of Bayern, mentioned that one of the main reasons for the extension was the calibre of the team's football under Kompany.
"FC Bayern has regained its fun thanks to Vincent Kompany, and the spark has truly taken off. A legitimate club that plays attractive and dominant football has developed under his direction," he said.
"Our players are also receiving a signal from the extension. I also appreciate Vincent's composure. He improves our players with his painstaking work and never forces himself into the spotlight."
Twenty-four hours before leading his club at home against Club Brugge on Matchday 3 of the Champions League, Kompany's contract extension was announced.
Bayern are presently leading the league after destroying Chelsea and Pafos in their first two games of the season.
SERGE GNABRY SNUBS SUMMER FREE AGENCY TO SIGN NEW BAYERN DEAL
Serge Gnabry has signed a two-year extension with Bayern Munich, committing to a decade at the club and accepting a reported pay cut.
Bayern Munich spent the winter transfer window working behind the scenes to lock down key players for the future. Now, we’re starting to see the results. The club kicked things off on Thursday by announcing Serge Gnabry’s new two-year deal. If Gnabry hadn’t signed, he would’ve been out of contract in the summer and free to leave.
He’s clearly happy to stay. This extension means he’ll hit the ten-year mark at Bayern by the end of his new contract—no small feat in modern football.
The past year has been quite a ride for Gnabry. Not long ago, Bayern seemed open to letting him go. They listened to offers in the last two summer windows, but he dug in and fought for his spot. After a quiet season, he came back strong this year, especially during the Hinrunde. When Jamal Musiala was sidelined with a long-term injury, Gnabry filled in at number ten and made a real impact.
Staying in Munich was always his top choice, and as the season unfolded, the club opened the door for an extension. Reports even say he agreed to a pay cut to make it happen.
Gnabry’s not guaranteed to start every match these days. He’s not quite as sharp in front of goal as he once was, but his experience matters—especially in the big games. He can play anywhere across the front line, which gives Vincent Kompany tactical options. Off the pitch, his leadership is just as important. After everything he’s been through, Gnabry’s set an example for the younger players in the squad.
Bayern lost a lot of attacking experience last summer, with Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane, and Thomas Müller all moving on. Keeping Gnabry just made sense, and his willingness to take a pay cut made the deal even easier for Bayern to seal.
BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW
Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.
Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.
Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.
Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.
Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.
Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.
On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.