"Hit the jackpot": Matthäus raves about Kompany's Bayern revolution | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany has not only stabilized FC Bayern in sporting terms, but has also given the club a new identity. After the furious start to the season by the German record champions, even the harshest critics are now full of praise – above all Lothar Matthäus.

During the football talk show Sky90, the record national player had clear words of recognition for the Bayern coach: “With Kompany, FC Bayern has hit the jackpot,” said Matthäus, praising the coach’s new approach. “Kompany has once again involved the players in his decisions and communicates clearly, openly, and honestly. He has reinvented FC Bayern after four or five years of unrest and has done many things the club had been missing.”

The TV expert is convinced that under Kompany, Bayern are back at the top European level: “If they maintain this level of performance, they are one of the big favorites for the Champions League.”

Kompany Brings Calm, Structure, and Enthusiasm

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Vincent Kompany took over FC Bayern in the summer of 2024 – and at the time, he was by no means the preferred solution. But within just a few months, the Belgian has molded the Munich team into a close-knit unit. Under his leadership, the record champions are dominating both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

ARD commentator Tom Bartels was also impressed by Kompany’s development and influence during Sky: “With Kompany, they have found the perfect solution. After last season and the exit against Inter Milan, I wouldn’t have thought that we’d be sitting here in October saying: ‘Now he’s extending for another two years and everything is outstanding.’ That shows the standing Kompany has earned.”

Last week, FC Bayern extended the coach’s contract early until 2029 – a clear commitment to the chosen path.

Dreesen Praises Kompany’s Influence on Team Atmosphere

It’s not just the experts; the club’s management is also enthusiastic about the impact Kompany has had. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen emphasized: “Kompany has brought the fun back to FC Bayern. The spark has really caught on. Under his leadership, a real team has grown, playing dominant and attractive football. The extension is also a signal to our players.”

Kompany himself was modest after the contract extension: “I am grateful and feel honored. It feels to me as if I have been here much longer and that I understand the club well.”

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