Out of nowhere, it appears as if Vincent Kompany might be a frontrunner (or at least one of the frontrunners) to land Bayern Munich’s coaching gig — after leading Burnley to relegation.
You really can’t make this stuff up…
Anyhow, here are the latest reports:
From Fabrizio Romano:
Vincent Kompany has been considered as an option at several clubs in the recent days despite relegation with Burnley.
Understand FC Bayern have discussed Kompany internally among possible candidates for the job.
Brighton, still waiting to make a decision on new coach.
And more…
More on Vincent Kompany and FC Bayern story revealed earlier today.
Understand Kompany has already received direct call from Bayern board to be informed on his situation.
Kompany was open to discuss, still early stages but interest is confirmed — he’s in the list.
Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg also had information on Kompany:
As just mentioned live in our Transfer Update show, FC Bayern is now focusing on a small group of candidates from the Premier League.
Vincent Kompany is one of them as reported in our show. He is now on the list. Been told: Talks took place!
@SkySportDE
And more from Plettenberg as well:
News #Kompany x FC Bayern:
➡️ Kompany is currently a very interesting candidate for Bayern
➡️ Concrete talks have already taken place as revealed
➡️ Some Bayern bosses see a lot of potential in him!
Kompany has a serious chance of becoming the new Bayern coach. More candidates on the list but Kompany and Bayern is concrete.
@SkySportDE
BFW Analysis
Chasing a coach — from Burnley — who just led his team to relegation is the answer?
(NSFW — language)