“A masterpiece”: Effenberg has his say on Kompany’s contract extension | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany remains with FC Bayern for the long term and is set to shape an era in Munich. An expert praises the extension – calling it a true masterpiece.

Stefan Effenberg assessed the decision by Munich and praised the move with clear words. On the show Doppelpass on Sport1, the former Bayern captain raved: “In my eyes, this is a masterpiece.” The extension until 2029 is far more than a formality for him. The former midfield chief emphasized that the club not only creates planning security with this move but also sends a strong signal to the competition.

Effenberg sees the timing as a strategic sign – also considering external interests and internal decisions. The 57-year-old explained: “I see the contract extension somewhat differently, namely with the thought of the other open contracts – and we have quite a few, for example with Serge Gnabry.” From his perspective, the decision could help bring calm to ongoing discussions and strengthen trust within the team.

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The former professional considers Kompany’s signature as an invitation to the squad: “Kompany has now set the sign and clearly stated ‘I will continue on this path, I want to shape an era here with FC Bayern’ – and now the players should please follow. With this mindset, it is a significant achievement that FC Bayern has accomplished on this path…”

Besides Gnabry, he mentioned other personnel matters that should be resolved soon – from Dayot Upamecano to the early extension with Harry Kane.

Effenberg also shed new light on a statement by sports director Max Eberl: “Max Eberl said, before this extension took place, ‘The best comes last.’ Many chuckled at this and pointed out how inexperienced Kompany was. But today, this statement by Eberl has a different meaning than when he originally said it.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.