MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Josep ‘Pep’ Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, speaks with Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley FC at Etihad Stadium on January 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Getty ImagesVincent Kompany has been a revelation for Bayern Munich. The former Manchester City and Beligum defender remains in contention for all three trophies this season, with the Bundesliga already looking incredibly likely. This has invited comparisons with other coaches, including Champions League winners like Pep Guardiola and Jupp Heynckes. It was FC Bayern legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge who made the appraisal, speaking about Kompany in glowing terms.

Source: The Guardian April 02, 2026 12:18 UTC