In my opinion it is a pretty controversial choice, but Bayern wasn't actually left with many other options. If I was Kompany, I wouldn't have hesitated and immediately taken the opportunity. It is not about him, but for Bayern I think it is a step back. He should be given a chance of course, but I remember when they decided to sign Kovac as a coach and he failed big time. You can quickly notice when Bayern doesn't have a coach who is a big name. Tuchel is a good coach, but has been lucky a couple of times in his career. They had Heynckes, Ancelotti, Guardiola, van Gaal and some other great names.
It won't be easy for Kompany because he will be asked whether he knows that he was like option number 6 or so. I am still surprised that so many coaches declined the offer. When the name Roger Schmidt from Benfica came up, I thought he could be someone who goes for it, but no. Glasner, quite a nobody and also declined. Nagelsmann declined.
Tuchel made fun of them because I think he never intended to really continue his work there. He gave them hope for a moment to then drop them.
The appointment of Vincent Kompany as Bayern Munich's coach have caused mixed reactions. Munich didn't really have much options to select from. Kompany's selection is seen by some as a step back for the club. The thoughts surrounding his appointment stems from past instances where Bayern struggled under coaches who didn't have the same pedigree as renowned names like Heynckes, Ancelotti, Guardiola, and van Gaal. There are doubts about whether Kompany can fill the shoes of his big named predecessors and lead Bayern to continued success.
Kompany's challenge at Bayern is increased by the fact that he wasn't the first choice for the role, potentially leaving him in a position where he has to prove himself with the doubts about his suitability for the job. The decline of renowned coaches like Nagelsmann and the perceived lack of interest from others like Tuchel may raise eyebrows and lead to questions about Bayern's motive as a coaching destination.
Tuchel's talks about Bayern Munich's coaching situation shows the uncertainty surrounding the club's managerial hunt. Kompany's tenure at Bayern will undoubtedly be closely monitored, with his success or failure potentially impacting views about the club's coaching decisions for seasons to come.
Kompany has long been rumored to be at the top of Bayern's shortlist to join the club after they parted ways with former boss Thomas Tuchel. Bayern had a bad season, and only finished third in the Bundesliga. Failure to become champion meant that his record as ruler of the Bundesliga for 11 consecutive years was broken. Kompany's selection was quite surprising, considering that the 38-year-old coach failed to save Burnley from relegation in the Premier League. Moving from a club like Burnley to Bayern, which is a European giant, is not an easy task. Moreover, Bayern is famous as a team with a history of winning league trophies in the world's elite leagues.
Even though Kompany's coaching experience is still limited, Bayern is optimistic that the former Manchester City captain can bring back the winning spirit at the Allianz Arena, as he succeeded in bringing Burnley to the Championship title. With this appointment, Bayern Munich hopes to enter a new era of success and be able to restore their glory in the domestic and European arenas, bringing back the golden times that have been Bayern Munich's identity. But you need to remember, Kompany has never coached a team as big as Bayern Munich.