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Bayern Munich’s Bold Move: Vincent Kompany Appointed As New Manager
Bayern Munich has named Vincent Kompany as their new head coach, officially presenting him at a press conference on Thursday.
The former Manchester City captain, who recently departed Burnley after their relegation from the Premier League, replaces Thomas Tuchel.
Despite widespread astonishment in the football community, Kompany was not taken aback by the offer.
Kompany emphasized his unwavering self-belief, stating, “I’ve always felt like I’ve worked for a top club in my mind.” He replaces Tuchel after Bayern’s failed attempts to secure Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann, and Austria’s Ralf Rangnick.
Outlining his vision for Bayern Munich, Kompany desired to instill his team’s character with traits he values deeply.
Kompany’s managerial journey began at Anderlecht, his boyhood club, before moving to Burnley in 2022. While he initially succeeded in promoting Burnley to the Premier League, his tenure ended in disappointment with their relegation.
Bayern Munich have signed Kompany on a contract until June 2027, signaling their confidence in his potential to lead the team back to glory after their first trophyless season in 12 years.
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AS Roma have identified Chelsea star, Tyrique George as a potential replacement for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A club have asked for George’s deal conditions.
George is one of the options as a left winger for Roma if Sancho continue not to open the doors to move to Italy.
The Chelsea winger is on Roma’s shortlist and also RB Leipzig and other Premier League clubs are still very keen on signing the youngster.
Meanwhile, providing an update on Sancho after he rejected AS Roma a few days ago, the club’s director Frederic Massara said: “There are no conditions to proceed with this deal, especially as Sancho doesn’t have the motivations to join AS Roma”.
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has advised the club’s boss, Mikel Arteta, to replace injured Bukayo Saka with new signing, Noni Madueke when the Gunners face Liverpool.
Shooting Stars head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, says it is important for his team to start the new campaign with a win, Ekwutosblog reports.
The Ibadan club will host Bayelsa United in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, on Sunday.
It will be Aweroro’s first official game in charge of the five-time NPFL champions.
The former Ikorodu City gaffer challenged his players to give their best in the encounter.
”We need to get maximum points, and if possible, score plenty of goals. But the most important thing is to secure the win. We can’t take this game for granted—we have to come out strong and give our best,” Aweroro told Shooting Stars media.
The 2025/26 NPFL season started on Friday with holders Remo Stars and Rivers United battling to a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.
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