Guardiola’s successor at ManCity: Does Kompany have an exit clause at Bayern? | OneFootball

FC Bayern has sent out a strong signal for the future: Vincent Kompany will remain head coach of the German record champions in the long term. The early contract extension until 2029 underlines the club’s confidence in the Belgian – and puts a definitive stop to any attempts to poach him.

Bayern and Kompany: a commitment with a signalling effect

On Tuesday, FC Bayern announced the extension of Vincent Kompany’s contract, which originally ran until 2027 – a decision that goes far beyond sporting reasons.

The 39-year-old has noticeably stabilised the club in just over 15 months. With calm, discipline and a clear line, Kompany has changed the climate at Säbener Straße and brought the team back to its former unity. The sporting results speak for themselves: FCB is unbeaten in all competitions and looks more stable than it has for years.

The early extension is therefore not only a reward, but also a strategic signal: the record champions want to shape a new era with their successful coach in the long term.

City rumours finally off the table

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Rumours had been circulating for months that Manchester City were looking at Kompany as a possible successor to Pep Guardiola. After all, the Belgian was a club icon at City as a player and won four championships there.

This speculation should now be a thing of the past – because Kompany does not have an exit clause, according to Bayern sports director Christoph Freund. „We never talk about contract details, but we have extended the contract so that he stays here for a long time. That is his and our intention, and an exit clause really has no place in such a contract,“ explained Freund in an interview with Sky.

Continuity as a guiding principle

For FC Bayern, the long-term co-operation with Kompany stands for continuity and stability – two concepts that have often been lacking in recent years.

„We are convinced that FC Bayern and Vincent Kompany are an excellent match. It is also a signal to the team and to everyone that we want continuity and that we have the perfect coach for FC Bayern,“ emphasised Freund.

After turbulent years with several changes of coach, Bayern now want to plan for the long term again with Kompany – with a man who is convincing in sporting terms, is integrated as a person and has raised the team to a new level.