Speaking to Bild, Bayern supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß hailed Kompany as 'a lottery win for us – with a bonus number.' He contrasted Kompany with predecessor Thomas Tuchel, noting how the Belgian coach immediately built close connections with players and showed genuine passion for them.
'He never demanded specific players. He addresses issues internally but never makes them public. That way, you empower your players instead of weakening them,' Hoeneß added, highlighting Kompany's popularity since taking over in 2024.