‘Secret mission Kompany’: How Bayern’s contract talks unfolded | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany has extended his contract with FC Bayern – and faster than expected. Behind the record champion’s decision was not a long struggle, but a crystal-clear signal: complete trust in the coach.

Completely unexpectedly, Bayern announced on Tuesday the contract extension with Kompany until 2029. Unlike many other extensions and transfers before, the deal was done quietly, without any media noise. According to tz, Kompany only signed his contract a few hours before the official announcement.

Kompany himself emphasized that he placed great value on a “quick conclusion”: “I didn’t think about the timing, I was too busy preparing for the matches. Then the question came up – and my only request was that it wouldn’t become a big issue and that we could quickly shift our focus back to the next game. It was important to me that there were no big talks, no speculation – just quick and clear.”

According to information from BILD, Max Eberl, Christoph Freund, and Kompany already met last Tuesday for an initial discussion about a contract extension. The Belgian immediately showed his willingness to continue his future in Munich. Just a few days later, everything was set, and exactly one week later, the signature followed on Tuesday morning.

The club officials praised Kompany’s style, his closeness to the team, and his way of representing the club. Also according to BILD, his closest staff and assistants are also expected to receive new contracts soon.

Kompany wants to “celebrate many more successes!”

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With the new term until 2029, FC Bayern is reaffirming its chosen path: continuity instead of quick fixes. The extension was officially announced on Tuesday morning.

Kompany himself emphasized: “I am grateful, feel honored, and would like to thank FC Bayern for the trust and the working environment they have provided me from day one. It feels to me as if I’ve been here much longer and that I understand the club well. So far, it has been a great experience, we have started a wonderful journey. Let’s keep working hard and celebrate many more successes!”

Sporting director Max Eberl was also highly satisfied: “I am very pleased about this extension: When we signed Vinny, we had a clear idea of our shared path, and he quickly proved that he can move FC Bayern forward – both on and off the pitch. He is a figurehead who unites players, fans, and everyone at the club, and we want to develop something long-term with him.”

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