BREAKING NEWS: New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is urging Pep Guardiola to let a Manchester City star join on loan this summer, stating that the player could help them win the league and has a strong connection with Leroy Sané. Kompany is looking to leverage the player’s talents in the Bundesliga this season.

When asked to compare himself to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Vincent Kompany responded thoughtfully. The former Etihad captain addressed the media recently as he prepares his team for the upcoming season.

Bayern Munich is looking to recover from a disappointing 2023/24 season, during which they finished without any trophies. They ended the Bundesliga season in third place, with Bayer Leverkusen winning the title and Stuttgart coming in second. Additionally, Bayern was knocked out by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.

In a surprising move, Bayern turned to Vincent Kompany after parting ways with Thomas Tuchel, despite Kompany overseeing Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League. On Monday, Kompany held a news conference where he was asked about comparisons to his former boss, Pep Guardiola.

Kompany had previously excelled in getting Burnley promoted to the Premier League, showcasing some impressive football in the Championship. However, his style did not translate as effectively in the Premier League, leading to Burnley’s ultimate failure.

Now at Bayern, Kompany aims to perform better, with Manchester City supporters hoping to see their former captain succeed. When questioned about the parallels between himself and Pep Guardiola, Kompany said (via Bayern Munich’s official YouTube channel): “He is one of the most, if not the most, outstanding coaches of this age.

“People like him are always influential. I know this subject will constantly come up, and I have a lot of respect for him, but for me, the most important thing is to express my own thoughts.

“I adapt my thoughts to my personality. You learn a lot from your instructors, as well as from your own experiences. Of course, Pep Guardiola had a significant impact on me. But it’s critical to go your own path.”

Today, many managers aspire to emulate Pep’s tactics or adapt his ideas. His influence on the game is unmistakable, and numerous managers look to him for inspiration.

However, matching his achievements is challenging. Pep, earning £378,000 a week at City, has consistently reinvented himself and amassed an impressive collection of trophies.

It will be fascinating to see how Kompany fares at Bayern. Despite some viewing his appointment as fortunate given Burnley’s relegation, he now has access to world-class players. With his intelligence, there’s a strong possibility he will challenge Leverkusen and reclaim the championship for Bayern.