Relegated English Premier League side Burnley FC have confirmed that Vincent Kompany left the side to join German side Bayern Munich as their new coach.
The 38-year-old former Belgian international signed a three-year contract with the Bundesliga giants.
“We can confirm that Burnley FC has come to an agreement that will allow Vincent Kompany to leave Turf Moor. Whilst we were initially confident in retaining our manager, the changing dynamics of the situation made this impossible,” a Burnley statement said on Wednesday afternoon.
“We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent’s ambition to explore new opportunities. We wish only the best for Vincent and would like to put on record our appreciation for his dedication every single day he was a part of this football club.”
Burnley said that their main aim is to make sure that there’s stability in the team and then fight their way back to the English Premier League.
“Our priority remains the stability and success of Burnley FC and we will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure that our ambition is realised – namely our return to the Premier League. We have started the search for a new manager and will make an announcement in due course,” the team said.
Meanwhile, Kompany said about his appointment: “I’m looking forward to the challenge at FC Bayern. It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club, FC Bayern is an institution in international football always. As coach, you’ve to stand for who you are as a person.
“I love having possession of the ball, creative and so we also have to be aggressive on the pitch and brave. I’m now looking forward to the most basic things, working with the players, building a team. When the foundation is in place, success will follow.”
