"“We spoke with Nagelsmann, Rangnick and Glasner. Some wanted to bring Flick back. Kompany was always on the list. I didn't dare approach Vincent first,” confessed Eberl."
"“He is a fantastic person and coach (...) We only received positive feedback about him, also from Pep Guardiola. I told Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: 'Call Pep.' That was the door opener. Then we signed him.”"
"The club eventually revealed Kompany as the new Bayern coach on May 29, 2024, and the coach has already given good results, after winning 2 Bundesligas and taking Bayern to the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time since the 2023/2024 season."
Bayern Munich ended Thomas Tuchel’s tenure for the following season and began a coach search filled with rumors and public speculation. Max Eberl confirmed that the club spoke with Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, and Oliver Glasner, and that some options included bringing back Hansi Flick. Eberl said Vincent Kompany was always on the list and that he did not approach him first. Eberl described strong confidence in Kompany and said Pep Guardiola provided positive feedback that helped influence the decision. Bayern announced Kompany as coach on May 29, 2024, and he has since delivered results, including Bundesliga titles and a return to the UEFA Champions League semifinals.
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