Shock move: Bayern extend Vincent Kompany’s contract until 2029 | OneFootball

Shock at FC Bayern! As the German record champion unexpectedly announced on Tuesday, Vincent Kompany has extended his contract early until 2029.

FC Bayern has expanded its collaboration with coach Vincent Kompany for the long term. The Belgian, who has been coaching the record champion since the summer of 2024, extended his contract early until June 30, 2029, as the club officially announced on Tuesday.

Kompany's original contract was set to run until 2027. After just over a year in office, there is great consensus at Säbener Straße: The 39-year-old is to become the long-term face of FC Bayern's sporting future. It would be the longest tenure since Ottmar Hitzfeld, should he fulfill his contract. Hitzfeld was Bayern's head coach for six consecutive years from 1998 to 2004.

Since taking office in the summer of 2024, Kompany has led the record champion back to success. In his first season, he won the German Championship, and at the start of the current season, he also won the Supercup.

In the new season, under Kompany, the Munich team has won their first eleven competitive matches across all competitions.

Kompany: “It feels like I've been here forever”

Kompany himself was overwhelmed by the decision: “I am grateful, feel honored, and want 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, and we have started a wonderful journey. Let's continue to work hard and celebrate many more successes!”

The extension is considered a logical consequence of his previous work. Kompany has managed to stabilize the team playfully, bring back the joy of football, and establish a clear sporting identity.

Eberl: “He is a figure of identification”

The club management also praised the contract extension as a milestone for the club's future. President Herbert Hainer stated: “The contract extension with Vincent Kompany is a strong vote of confidence from the club after his great work so far, and also a clear sign of continuity and stability at FC Bayern. Vincent Kompany is highly valued by the players, the club management, and the fans.”

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen added: “Vincent Kompany has brought the fun back to FC Bayern – and 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. Moreover, I appreciate Vincent's calmness: He never pushes himself to the forefront and makes our players better with his meticulous work.”

Sporting director Max Eberl was also very satisfied with the development: “I am very pleased with this extension: When we signed Vinny, we had a clear vision of our joint path, and he quickly proved that he is advancing FC Bayern – both on and off the pitch. He is a figure of identification who unites players, fans, and everyone in the club, and we want to develop something long-term with him.”

With the extension until 2029, Bayern is sending a clear signal: continuity instead of quick fixes – and full confidence in Kompany's path.

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