"At last some stability in the dugout": Kimmich hails Bayern's progress | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich has experienced a lot in his ten years at FC Bayern. Titles, triumphs - but also an almost endless series of coaching changes. Now, the 30-year-old has spoken about the situation under Vincent Kompany and made it clear how much he desires continuity at the helm.

Kimmich has been wearing the jersey of the record champions since 2015. But despite numerous successes, the time was marked by constant changes on the coaching bench. "I've been here for ten years and have had about eight coaches," the midfield boss calculated in a conversation with SPORT1. Even after the 2020 triple, there was hardly any peace.

All the greater his relief that things now look different with Vincent Kompany: "I think I also said a few weeks ago or at the beginning of the season that it's already quite good that we're going into the next season with the same coach."

Kimmich is seen as a seismograph for the mood in the team - and his words are clear: The Bayern stars stand behind their coach.

Kompany convinces with work and empathy

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The fact that Kompany has quickly earned the trust of the players is due to two factors. On the one hand, he is successful in sports and has given FCB's game a clear structure. On the other hand, he impresses with his empathy and his handling of the pros.

The players feel that they have a coach who not only delivers results but also understands them. "His manner is appreciated by everyone - whether superstar or young talent," it is said from the team's environment.

But the club leadership also contributes its part. Sports director Max Eberl emphasized a year ago that the club must again become a "reliable partner for coaches". After the turbulent separations from Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel, trust in Munich was damaged - Kompany now benefits from a new attitude on Säbener Straße.

Kompany thinks long-term - and so does Kimmich

Already at his presentation at Tegernsee, Kompany spoke of a "multi-year commitment". Back then, his words still caused chuckles - now they are taken seriously. Recently, the Belgian even jokingly stated that he could imagine being "Bayern coach for ten years".

Kimmich did not miss this statement either. When asked about a possible Kompany era, he reacted positively - and humorously linked it to his own future: "If I can extend for another six years, after the four years, that would be great."

The message is clear: Kimmich finally wants consistency at FC Bayern - and Vincent Kompany could be the coach who meets this wish.

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