""I have to give Max Eberl credit for that," said Hoeneß (via @iMiaSanMia). "He brought Vincent Kompany into the picture, and then he got him. We mustn't forget that up until then, he had only coached Burnley. He led them to promotion. But in the very year we signed him, they were relegated. The whole world was saying: How could Bayern Munich hire a coach like that? But Max had done his research on him thoroughly. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and I then called Pep Guardiola, under whom he had played for ten years. Pep said: 'You can sign him without hesitation.' - And so we did it.""
""Vincent Kompany has been a fantastic hire. He has a great rapport with the veteran players, integrated some academy products, and tightened up the leaky holes with the front office.""
Uli Hoeneß has served Bayern Munich across roles from player to board member, exerting blunt leadership that delivered results. Since Pep Guardiola left in 2016, Bayern experienced frequent coaching turnover, leaving the role undesirable. Max Eberl identified Vincent Kompany despite Kompany's recent relegation with Burnley; Pep Guardiola endorsed the appointment. Vincent Kompany has improved squad dynamics by building rapport with veteran players, promoting academy talent, and tightening coordination with the front office. The hiring reflects deliberate scouting and internal backing that overcame external skepticism and helped stabilize Bayern's coaching situation.
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