FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany has signed a new contract, with the Belgian set to remain in charge until 2029. The German giants' decision to appoint Kompany as manager in the summer of 2024 raised eyebrows, but time has proven it to be an inspired choice.
The former Manchester City defender reclaimed the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen in his first season at Bayern, and led the team to lift the DFL-Supercup in August this year. His managerial record at Bayern is impressive: the 39-year-old has overseen 67 official matches so far, recording 49 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses. In the Bundesliga, he has 32 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses from 41 games, with an average of 2.51 points per match—second only to Pep Guardiola's record of 2.52 points per match in league history.
Speaking about Kompany's tenure, Bayern sports board member Jochen Eibel said: “The renewal is thrilling. When we brought Kompany in, we had a clear vision for his plans, and he quickly proved he could lead Bayern on and off the pitch. He is a unifying force for players, fans and the club, and we look forward to building a long-term blueprint with him.”
Kompany, whose original contract was set to expire in 2027, was offered an early extension because Bayern fears Manchester City views him as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola and acted preemptively.
Eibel still needs to handle several contract issues in the coming months: for example, Dayot Upamecano, whose contract expires next summer, is set to leave as a free agent after recent talks failed to make progress; Serge Gnabry, in hot form with a contract until 2026, is willing to take a pay cut to stay, but renewal negotiations are ongoing. Currently, Bayern have won 11 consecutive games in all competitions, including 7 straight in the league, showing strong momentum.
