Ex-Man City legend & Burnley boss reveals other interest in him after joining Bayern Munich

Manchester City legend - and former Burnley boss - Vincent Kompany has been speaking after being unveiled as Bayern Munich head coach.

And he has revealed there was other interest in him prior to him agreeing to be the new boss at Bayern as they look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. He succeeds Thomas Tuchel.

Kompany told reporters: “I just joined the club but I’m starting to understand a little bit the recruitment process, and I can only say that the fact that I’m here means they’re doing a very good job. That’s it.

“I know what a big club Bayern Munich is. I’m very proud but also very motivated to start. The season could start today, right away.”

He added: “I think the aspect of being surprised is because you assume that it was the only club that called, and you assume that it was the only interest I had.

“You only assume that because I’m very private, that’s the only reason. I was actually quite fortunate to have a lot of interest from other clubs as well.”

Reflecting on his Burnley spell, he added: “You learn a lot about yourself. The first year, you have 46 games and we only lost three, 101 points – the highest of the highest the club has ever achieved in terms of points return.

“Then the next year, you have a tough season in the Premier League. What you learn about yourself in the very highs and the very lows is that you can be consistent.

“I didn’t approach players differently. I didn’t work less to prepare games. I have no intention to all of a sudden become a different person, and I don’t think that’s what they want.”