"You could give him a lifetime deal: Matthäus full of praise for Kompany" | OneFootball

Vincent Kompany has led FC Bayern back onto the road to success — with impressive consistency. After difficult years of unrest, the record champions once again stand for stability, joy of play, and unity. For Sky expert Lothar Matthäus, the Belgian is long since more than just a coach — he could shape a new era in Munich.

The mood on Säbener Straße is better than it has been in years. Ten wins from the first ten competitive matches, top of the table in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League — FC Bayern are in absolutely top form. A decisive reason for this is the 39-year-old head coach Vincent Kompany, who impresses with calm, structure, and leadership.

“He’s had a very good start, the atmosphere is great. He has reunited the team and the players are having fun together again,” praised Lothar Matthäus in a conversation with Sky. The record international added: “And I’m sorry to put it this way, but they didn’t have that fun in previous years. There were always problems with the coach or other background noise. Kompany doesn’t allow that at all.”

From stopgap to game changer

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The fact that Kompany is considered a stroke of luck today is anything but a given. As recently as spring 2024, his appointment was seen as an emergency solution after several prominent candidates had turned the job down. In the meantime, the Belgian is viewed internally as one of the most important building blocks of the sporting new start.

Sporting director Max Eberl made clear on Friday before the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund just how high Kompany’s standing is at the club: “We were able to win Vincent over for us more than a year ago, and that is still a stroke of luck!”

Kompany has not only stabilized FC Bayern on the pitch but also united them on a human level. His calm manner and consistent work with the team have noticeably changed the climate within the club.

Matthäus: A Kompany era is possible

For Lothar Matthäus, Kompany is more than a successful coach — he sees in him the man who can shape Bayern for years to come. “As things stand, you could extend him for life if it keeps going like this,” enthused the Sky expert.

At the same time, the 63-year-old urged caution: “But we also know — in football a lot changes.” Nevertheless, Matthäus is mostly left with the impression of a coach who embodies exactly what FC Bayern had been missing lately: focus, team spirit, and stability.

Despite all the praise, Kompany himself remains modest. He repeatedly emphasizes that success is only possible through the collaboration of all involved — from the staff to the players to the club leadership. It is precisely this attitude that makes him the ideal Bayern coach for many within the club.

And so Lothar Matthäus is certain: If Kompany continues on his path, the Belgian could indeed become what Munich has been looking for for years — a coach who defines an era.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.