Manchester City have identified Vincent Kompany as a potential heir to Pep Guardiola, prompting a swift and decisive response from Bayern Munich.
While the Bavarians had initially planned contract negotiations for 2026, City’s interest in their former captain has accelerated everything.
Confident of success in Munich, Kompany was in no rush, but as soon as Bayern sensed a future approach from the Etihad, the German champions moved quickly to secure their manager’s commitment, according to Christian Falk.
Man City interested in Vincent Kompany
City’s interest in Kompany was real. As Guardiola’s long-term future comes into discussion, the club has begun to identify potential successors, and few profiles are as compelling as that of Kompany, a modern, progressive manager with a deep understanding of City’s footballing philosophy.
Bayern Munich had initially decided to offer Kompany a new contract next year, but interest from City changed the timetable and they moved decisively to tie him down to a new contract.
Internally, Bayern are aware that Guardiola’s current plan calls for a 2027 departure and that Kompany’s contract would come to an end around the same time.
If City came to their iconic former captain’s door just as his Munich contract was coming to an end, the pull, emotional and professional, could be powerful.
The response was immediate. Bayern invited Kompany to the table earlier than expected and presented a long-term vision that resonated with the 39-year-old.
Bayern Munich wasted no time in proposing a new deal
Kompany agreed to an extension at the Allianz Arena, and the deadline was incredibly short.
The decision itself took less than 24 hours and the formalities were completed within a week.
Maintaining focus in the locker room was non-negotiable for Kompany, who insisted the process stay out of the spotlight to avoid disrupting the team’s rhythm.
The move protects Bayern’s project and provides stability on the touchline, while City must look elsewhere as they tackle the delicate question of life after Guardiola.
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