Bayern chief spoke to Pep about Kompany hiring

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has revealed he consulted Pep Guardiola before appointing Vincent Kompany as manager in 2024, replacing Thomas Tuchel. Eberl admitted Kompany was not his first choice, with the club having previously approached Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, and Oliver Glasner among others. Since joining, Kompany has led Bayern to two consecutive Bundesliga titles, a German Super Cup, and a Champions League semifinal berth against Paris Saint-Germain.