BILD summarizes the key sentences. - The messages sent by 4 Kompany to Bayern.
The new Belgian coach, purchased for €10.5 million from Burnley and signed till 2027, made it known during his introduction - displaying four bold statements!
► I'm not a temporary fix!
Before Kompany's arrival, Bayern expressed interest in Xabi Alonso (42/Leverkusen), Julian Nagelsmann (36/Germany), Ralf Rangnick (65/Austria), and Thomas Tuchel (50). They inquired as to whether he saw himself as a backup or even C-level solution.
Kompany assertively declared, "The fact that I'm here shows Bayern is doing a marvelous job." The coach went on, "You weren't the only club interested."
The takeaway: Bayern acquired a well-desired coaching talent instead of a temporary solution.
► Everyone's on my side!
Rumors swirled that sporting directors Max Eberl (50) and Christoph Freund (46), along with the supervisory board consisting of Uli Hoeneß (72) and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (68), didn't always see eye-to-eye on previous trainer candidates such as Nagelsmann.
Kompany assures, "I've discussed my decision with Uli Hoeneß and know it's not just a choice made by Max Eberl and Christoph Freund. It's also theirs." Board chairperson Jan-Christian Dreesen (56) reiterated, "Vincent Kompany is the man for us!"
The message: The opposing factions have united behind the new leader, even when conditions become challenging.
► I want driven players!
Regarding the squad revamp Bayern plans for this summer, Kompany promises, "I'm eager to collaborate with all the players, and I won't play favorites."
However, the newly appointed coach also voiced his plan for player evaluations: "I'm prepared to identify those who are hungriest to represent this club in the coming season and achieve success."
The message: Kompany will assess each player and select those wholly invested in his project.
► I'm drawing inspiration from Guardiola!
Unlike the English media, referring to Kompany as "Guardiola 2.0", the new coach doesn't wish to compare himself to Pep Guardiola (53), with whom he played from 2013 to 2016 at Manchester City. However, his preference for dominating possession football resembles his previous coach's philosophy.
Kompany expressed, "I want us to possess the courage to play with the ball."
The message: Kompany'sA approach echoes a familiar Guardiola touch at Säbener Straße.
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