Revealed: Kompany to pocket huge bonus for Champions League triumph | OneFootball

With the contract extension of Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern has sent an important signal for continuity. Now, the first details of the Belgian’s new contract have emerged – including an exclusive clause for the greatest triumph in European club football.

Last week, the record champions officially sealed the extension with their head coach until 2029. According to Sport BILD, the club and coach had already largely reached an agreement the previous Sunday. The signing on Tuesday was merely a formality. Kompany had every reason to be proud: He is the first Bayern coach since Hansi Flick (2020) to be offered a contract extension before the expiration of his original deal.

No Release Clause, but Million-Euro Bonus

As Sport BILD further reports, Kompany’s new contract contains no release clause – a clear signal from the Bayern bosses, effectively blocking the advances of other clubs, including Kompany’s former club Manchester City.

Instead, a lucrative performance bonus has been integrated into the contract: Should the Belgian win the Champions League with FC Bayern, he will receive a bonus payment of one million euros, according to the report.

This so-called “Champions League clause” is intended as special recognition for sporting success and the international ambition of the Munich club.

Bayern Focuses on Continuity and a Clear Line

For FC Bayern, the extension with Kompany is more than just a sporting commitment – it stands for a new era of stability. After turbulent years with Flick, Nagelsmann, and Tuchel, those responsible are now relying on a long-term development under Kompany’s leadership.

The Belgian has managed in a short time to reshape the team, establish clear structures, and reactivate the Bayern style. Under his guidance, the club is once again playing dominant, purposeful football with a united team mentality.

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen spoke of an “important signal of strength” after the contract extension and praised Kompany’s leadership qualities: “Under his leadership, a real team has grown that plays dominant and attractive football.”

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