‘Regularly in touch’: Kompany on his relationship with Guardiola | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany and Pep Guardiola – a coaching friendship built on mutual admiration. After Manchester City’s star coach recently spoke publicly about his fond memories of his time in Germany, the Bayern coach has now responded with emotional words.

“Pep has played a very important role in my career as a player and in my development as a coach,” Kompany explained ahead of the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin. “He helped me understand football in a different way – strategically, humanly, and emotionally.”

The connection between the two has remained close, even though they now work in different places. Kompany emphasized: “He is now busy trying to get back to the top of the Premier League. We are in regular contact and get along well.”

Guardiola raves about Bayern – and about Munich

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After Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola spoke about his years at FC Bayern – and struck a nostalgic note: “I miss the Bundesliga too. I was so happy at Bayern Munich.”

Between 2013 and 2016, the Spaniard left a lasting mark on the playing culture of the record champions. Even today, he raves about the atmosphere in the city: “I met incredible people there – at the club, but also outside of it. In Munich, people took care of me, it was so good.”

His bond even goes beyond football: “Whenever I have time, I go to Munich because I love this city,” said Guardiola.

Kompany and Guardiola – Mentor and Student

The paths of the two coaches have been closely intertwined for years. Under Guardiola, Kompany was long the captain of Manchester City, won titles, and became a symbol of leadership. Today, the Belgian leads his own team at FC Bayern – with clear influences from the philosophy of his former mentor.

Kompany’s run of success with FC Bayern is no coincidence and recalls the best times under Guardiola.

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