Bayern Munich chiefs reveal the key role Pep Guardiola played in appointing Vincent Kompany as manager

Pep Guardiola left Bayern Munich in 2016 however it seems the German giants are grateful to him for his or her present success.

Bayern are on the right track for one more Treble this season having already gained the Bundesliga, whereas they’re within the German Cup remaining and Champions League semi-finals.

Vincent Kompany has been in control of the membership because the begin of final season, together with his debut marketing campaign seeing the membership raise the Bundesliga title as soon as once more.

And reflecting on Kompany’s success, Bayern’s chiefs have as soon as once more advised the story of how they practically did not rent him within the first place.

Talking in an interview with ZDF, Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl revealed the affect Guardiola had in serving to them decide Kompany.

Kompany had simply suffered relegation with Burnley and was on Bayern’s shortlist however was behind the likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Hansi Flick, Ralf Rangnick and Oliver Glasner.

Bayern chief Max Eberl (left) has revealed the affect of Guardiola’s verdict again in 2024

‘I did get the sensation that there have been initially some query marks and shock after I put ahead the title,’ Eberl recalled.

‘In fact, we had obtained rejections beforehand. It is no secret that Julian Nagelsmann was a chance, that we spoke with Ralf Rangnick, that we spoke with Oliver Glasner. Some additionally wished Hansi Flick again. We needn’t beat across the bush about that.

‘As I’ve stated earlier than: Vincent Kompany was certainly already on our checklist. However to be sincere – and I’m being utterly open about this – I did not dare suggest Vincent Kompany first. As an alternative, we first approached high coaches with title and fame.

‘When the query got here up whether or not we have been actually certain, I stated to Kalle [Karl-Heinz Rummenigge]: “Kalle, you are so near Pep, aren’t you? Name him and ask what he thinks of Kompany.” That was the breakthrough.’

Guardiola managed Kompany for 3 years at Manchester Metropolis, with the pair successful six trophies throughout their time collectively.

Earlier than managing Metropolis, Guardiola loved a trophy-laden three-year spell at Bayern between 2013 and 2016 – successful three Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, one UEFA Tremendous Cup and the FIFA Membership World Cup.