Bayern Munich appoint Vincent Kompany as coach
Vincent Kompany was most recently relegated with Premier League Burnley Belgian Vincent Kompany, 38, has been named Bayern Munich coach. Ever since the news was announced that current boss Thomas Tuchel would be leaving at the end of the season, Bayern Munich have desperately tried to find their next head coach. Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, Hansi Flick, Unai Emery, Erik ten Hag, Oliver Glasner and Roberto De Zerbi were all among reported targets who either cooled interest or outright rejected concrete approaches. There were even talks late in the season to try to get Tuchel to stay on, but, in the end, Bayern have continually been left empty-handed. Now, though, the search has ended with Kompany being appointed on a deal until 2027. "It's a great honor to be able to work for this club. Bayern is an institution in international football," he said in a statement. "As a coach, you have to stand for what you are as a character...