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Vincent Kompany was manager of Burnley from 14 June 2022 to 29 May 2024. Before going into management, Kompany enjoyed a hugely successful playing career as a centre-back which began with Anderlecht, before a two-year spell at Bundesliga club Hamburger SV.
Jun 14, 2022 · Burnley have appointed former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany as manager. The Belgian, 36, was Anderlecht boss for two years before leaving by mutual consent in May, having led them...
Jun 14, 2022 · Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Vincent Kompany as first-team manager. The 36-year-old joins after departing the Belgian First Division’s R.S.C Anderlecht where he spent three years.
May 30, 2024 · Bayern Munich have appointed Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year deal. The 38-year-old replaces Thomas Tuchel after he departed at the end of the season, with...
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Burnley have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager after the Belgian left his role as Anderlecht boss.
Burnley had been in talks with former Manchester City captain Kompany regarding their managerial position, following the decision to part company with long-serving boss Sean Dyche in April.
Mike Jackson stepped into the hotseat as caretaker manager but was unable to keep the club in the Premier League, with a 2-1 final-day defeat at home to Newcastle consigning the Clarets to relegation to the Championship.
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Kompany has admitted to turning down other offers to take the job at Turf Moor as he sees an "incredible future", after being linked with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, among others.
Sky Sports' Ben Grounds looks at what Burnley fans can expect from Kompany, the manager, and whether he can mastermind an immediate return to the Premier League...
The City legend has been keen to return to the North West in order to be closer to his wife Carla's family, and opted for the Turf Moor post despite interest from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.
Parachute payments will certainly help soften the blow, and Kompany will relish the atmosphere of two East Lancashire derbies against Blackburn. After Derby boss Wayne Rooney was also linked to the role, chairman Alan Pace has clearly targeted a young and hungry manager with a pull factor.
In some ways, it is the galvanising effect the former Manchester United striker had on the Midlands club, creating a siege mentality when it felt the world was against him and his team, that can be viewed as a source of inspiration for Kompany.
Burnley are ready to take a risk on him and vice-versa. One of the Premier League's greatest defenders pitching up at Turf Moor feels a left-field Hollywood appointment that might have made more sense had their top-flight status been retained, but it is one that suits all parties.
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Apr 23, 2023 · Vincent Kompany has been been named Championship manager of the season after guiding Burnley to promotion to the Premier League. The 37-year-old Belgian guided the Clarets to an immediate...
May 29, 2024 · Losing their manager to the serial German champions was not something Burnley feared even a week ago. Even when their interest was first reported, some internally were not phased, perceiving ...
