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Hoeneß hails Kompany 'lottery win' for Bayern

Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeneß has described coach Vincent Kompany as a 'lottery win' for the club, praising his ability to connect with players.

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß has lavished praise on coach Vincent Kompany, describing him as "a lottery win for us – with a bonus number." Hoeneß highlighted how Kompany has built a close connection with his players, something predecessor Thomas Tuchel struggled to achieve.

Kompany, who was appointed in summer 2024 and recently signed a contract extension until 2029, has become the most popular coach at Bayern in a long time according to Hoeneß, who appreciates the coach's approach to handling team issues internally rather than publicly.