It is TRUE: Manchester City were considering Vincent Kompany as a potential Pep Guardiola successor. We heard from the club – because we asked them why they would make the deal happen so quickly – that there was already an idea about giving Kompany a new contract. The talks were in place for 2026, and Kompany was in no rush; the Belgian was very confident about his future in Munich. However, things escalated when the Bayern bosses heard Man City were keeping tabs on their former player and captain.
Bayern are aware of the fact Pep Guardiola would like to leave in 2027 and of the convenient reality of Vincent Kompany’s contract coming to a close then. So, Bayern Munich said, “We have to do it now. We have to do it before City comes knocking on the door, as it’s Kompany’s former club. You don’t know how the 39-year-old will react! Also, it sounds quite attractive to be offered the role of Pep Guardiola’s successor! Regardless, Kompany agreed to extend his stay at the Allianz Arena.
Truth be told, his decision didn’t take longer than 24 hours. So the new contract came to fruition within a single week. Things were kept under wraps. It was very important for Vincent Kompany, as he didn’t want to disturb the team’s rhythm.
