It’s not good news for Kim Min-Jae (28, Bayern Munich). Burnley manager Mauricio Pochettino is already dreaming of signing John Stones (30, Manchester City) after his appointment at Bayern Munich.
“Kompany is planning to shock City with a surprise ‘elite star’ signing,” the British ‘Team Talk’ reported on Wednesday. He could help them land big-time defender Stones,” reported Team Talk.
Kompany, a legendary Man City defender, is on the verge of taking over at Bayern Munich. The BBC reported on the 23rd that “Bayern Munich are in talks with Burnley over the shock appointment of Kompany. Kompany also wants to join Bayern Munich and the two clubs are in talks with the aim of agreeing a compensation package.”
The German edition of Sky Sports also reported that the issue of compensation is the only thing that remains. “Kompany and Munich have reached an agreement. Munich are in talks with Burnley, who have asked for €20 million in compensation. Negotiations are ongoing.” Currently, Bayern Munich has reportedly set an upper limit of 18 million euros (about 26.6 billion won).
The news caught everyone by surprise. Kompany is a promising young coach, but he’s also the man who couldn’t prevent Burnley’s relegation to the English Championship (second division) in the 2023-2024 season.
Kompany took over Burnley FC in 2022 and dominated the second division, winning four Manager of the Month awards. Burnley also won the title and were promoted to the Premier League (PL). But the barriers to the PL were high. Kompany and Burnley continued to press hard and use aggressive tactics, but they were relegated after just one season, finishing in 19th place.
It’s hard to see him as a good fit for Bayern Munich, one of Europe’s most dominant clubs. “It would be a big gamble,” said the Daily Mail. Both Kompany and Bayern Munich are in need of a turnaround. Bayern Munich failed to win the Bundesliga for the first time since 2012 and Kompany’s PL campaign ended in 19th place.”
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich are close to appointing Kompany. The Athletic went on to say that Kompany was more of a Plan J than a Plan A. In fact, Bayern Munich have been linked with a number of coaches since Thomas Tuchel’s departure in 토토사이트 February, including Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, Hanji Flick, and Roberto De Zerbi, all of whom were rejected.
Kompany is already envisioning his future at Bayern Munich. The coach hasn’t even been officially announced, but the rumors are already flowing. “Kompany is already planning a transfer window with Bayern Munich,” says Team Talk. He is seriously interested in signing a big name from Man City.”
Stones is the player Kompany has his eye on, a center back with great football intelligence and defensive ability who has become Guardiola’s persona as a defensive midfielder and right fullback. He also worked with Kompany from 2016 to 2019.
However, Stones has been prone to injuries and his place in the starting lineup is under threat. According to Team Talk, “Stones said he was ‘unhappy’ to be left on the bench despite being fully fit in recent weeks. He also has just two years left on his contract with City. City will make a decision on whether to renew his contract soon, but Stones could go down a different path by pursuing a big-money move to Bayern Munich.”
If Kompany does indeed bring in Stones, the competition for a starting spot will be even more intense for Kim Min-jae. Even in the 2023-2024 season, Kim spent a lot of time on the bench in the second half of the season behind the Eric Dier-Matthijs de 메이저 토토사이트 Ligt duo. There were shocking reports that Bayern Munich were considering selling him after just one year.
However, Kim is determined to stay and reclaim his place at Bayern Munich. After the final home game against Wolfsburg, he said, “Personally, it was an unsatisfactory season. “As a player, it’s important to reflect on everything in order to be able to compete at a high level. I will be even stronger next season.”
However, the addition of Stones could put a red light on Kim’s future. If Kompany decides to keep Stones, who was handpicked by Kompany, in the starting lineup, Kim will have to compete with Der Licht and Dyer for the remaining spot. Kompany’s tactics are largely based around the back four.
However, the fact that Kompany has always played an attacking style of soccer could be an advantage for Kim Min-Jae. He maintains a total soccer-like offense with a lot of movement and strong forward pressure. This inevitably leaves the back four exposed, which is where Kim’s strengths of quick feet and physicality can shine through.