Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year contract.
The 38-year-old Belgian takes over from Thomas Tuchel, leaving Burnley for the Bundesliga team following an agreed compensation fee of approximately £10.2 million.
Kompany led Burnley to win the Championship in the 2022-23 season, but the team was relegated from the Premier League this season after finishing in 19th place.
“It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football,” said the former Manchester City defender.
Kompany, who retired from playing in 2020, joined Burnley from Anderlecht in 2022 and signed a five-year contract extension last year.
However, he declined to address questions about his future following the Clarets’ home defeat by Nottingham Forest on the final day of the season.
Burnley initially expressed confidence in retaining Kompany at Turf Moor but cited “the changing dynamics of the situation” as making it impossible.
“We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent’s ambition to explore new opportunities,” the club said.
There has been no announcement regarding whether Kompany’s backroom team, including assistant manager Craig Bellamy, will accompany him to Germany.
Tuchel departed Bayern this month after the club finished third in the Bundesliga, marking their worst league position since the 2010-11 season.
Bayern have faced challenges in securing a replacement for Tuchel, whose initial departure was announced in February.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, and current Austria coach Ralf Rangnick have all declined the position.
Efforts to persuade Tuchel to remain with the club were also unsuccessful, leaving Bayern with a difficult situation.
“Vincent Kompany is a type of coach who fits in very well with FC Bayern’s playing philosophy and identity,” said Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund
“He is a young, very ambitious coach who brings a lot of international experience, has his finger on the pulse of the players and knows exactly what should happen on the pitch.”
Kompany has built a solid reputation during his tenure at Anderlecht and Burnley, although the Clarets’ relegation, following high pre-season expectations, has somewhat tarnished the Belgian’s record.
A four-time Premier League winner with Manchester City, Kompany became Anderlecht’s head coach in 2020 after serving as player-manager, before transitioning to Turf Moor.
BBC Sport understands that former Chelsea and Everton coach Frank Lampard is interested in succeeding Kompany.
Meanwhile, former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has ruled himself out of contention, as he aims for a position in the Premier League.
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