Max Eberl finalized Vincent Kompany's contract extension at Bayern Munich before Pep Guardiola's Manchester City departure

Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City is announced, with Vincent Kompany viewed as the preferred successor. Bayern Munich had already secured Kompany with a longer contract, attributed to Max Eberl’s internal efforts. Eberl anticipated Guardiola’s exit and City’s interest in Kompany, pushing to extend Kompany’s contract until 2029 during the first half of the season. Enzo Maresca is widely expected to replace Guardiola at Manchester City, with an appointment considered imminent. Eberl is also described as anticipating this outcome and acting to protect Bayern’s coaching stability. Uli Hoeneß is cited regarding Eberl’s preferences around Thomas Tuchel before hiring Kompany.

"Max Eberl anticipated Pep Guardiola's departure and Manchester City's interest in Vincent Kompany, and was the one who pushed hard internally to extend the Belgian coach's contract until 2029 in the first half of the season. Kompany has long been considered by City as Guardiola's successor."

"Former Chelsea manager and Pep student Enzo Maresca is widely tipped to succeed the Spaniard, with an announcement of his appointment imminent. Eberl foresaw this event and moved to secure the source of Bayern's recent success."

"But hey let's sack him because according to Uli Hoeneß, Eberl wanted to keep Thomas Tuchel before hiring Kompany. Sounds about right."

Read at Bavarian Football Works