Vincent Kompany issued a challenge to Bayern Munich to recover from their disappointing 2023-24 season and identify the players with the most hunger for victory. The Belgian took over as the new manager on a three-year contract following a barren run for the team at Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich lost their 11-year reign over the Bundesliga title to Xabi Alonso’s undefeated Bayer Leverkusen and also suffered defeat in the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid. Having experienced setbacks in his playing days, Kompany understands the importance of bouncing back, drawing on his tenure at Manchester City where they narrowly missed out on the Premier League title. He encouraged his new squad to show resilience and determination in order to return to winning ways in the upcoming season. During his welcome press conference, Kompany expressed his anticipation for the upcoming pre-season and emphasized the need for players who are determined to succeed. Despite surprise at his appointment due to his previous struggles at Burnley, the 38-year-old feels at home in his new role. In his view, a top club is defined by the mentality and dedication in both challenging and favorable circumstances, a sentiment he aims to instill at Bayern Munich.
