"Manchester City sounded out Vincent Kompany as a potential heir to Pep Guardiola, prompting a swift and decisive response from Bayern Munich. While the Bavarians had originally pencilled in contract talks for 2026, City's interest in their former captain accelerated everything. Confident in his success in Munich, Kompany was in no rush, yet the moment Bayern sensed a future approach from the Etihad, the German champions moved quickly to secure their manager's commitment, according to Christian Falk."
"Man City were interested in Vincent Kompany City's interest in Kompany was genuine. As Guardiola's long-term future comes into discussion, the club had begun mapping out potential successors, and few profiles are as compelling as Kompany's, a modern, progressive coach with a deep understanding of City's footballing ethos. Bayern Munich had initially decided to offer Kompany a new deal next year but City's interest changed the timeline and they acted decisively to tie him up to a new deal."
"Internally, Bayern are aware that Guardiola's current plan points to a 2027 exit and that Kompany's contract would have been nearing its end around the same time. If City came knocking for their iconic former captain just as his deal in Munich approached its conclusion, the pull, emotional and professional, could be powerful. The response was immediate. Bayern invited Kompany to the table earlier than planned and presented a long-term vision that resonated with the 39-year-old."
Manchester City explored Vincent Kompany as a potential long-term successor to Pep Guardiola, prompting Bayern Munich to accelerate contract talks. The Bavarians had planned talks for 2026, but City's interest shifted the timeline. Kompany, confident in his work at Bayern, preferred discretion and no rush, yet Bayern moved quickly to secure his commitment. The club presented a long-term vision that appealed to the 39-year-old and completed an extension within a week, with the decision made in under 24 hours. Kompany insisted on keeping the process private to maintain dressing-room focus. The extension preserves Bayern's project and blocks City from pursuing him.
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