"He brings me so much, especially his vision as a defender. He was one of the best defenders of his generation. He's a role model for me. It's incredible to have him as a coach, I'm making progress and I'm very happy to be working with him."
"Many Bayern fans will remember a mistake-prone, nervy center back during the beginning of his tenure in Munich, but Upamecano has become one of the first names of Kompany's team sheets ever since he's been manager of the club."
Dayot Upamecano has shown significant improvement at Bayern Munich since joining from RB Leipzig in 2021. Under various managers, he has thrived particularly under Vincent Kompany, contributing to Bayern's success in the Bundesliga and their pursuit of Champions League and DFB-Pokal titles. Upamecano has expressed admiration for Kompany's coaching, highlighting the valuable insights he gains from him as a former top defender. His transformation from a shaky start to a vital defensive asset illustrates his development and the positive impact of Kompany's guidance.
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