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.
Vincent Kompany Signs New Contract To Stay Till 2029 - Creator: Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto | Credit: Getty Images
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, 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 is presently leading the league after destroying Chelsea and Pafos in their first two games of the season.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.