Harry Kane next? Bayern Munich confirm contract extension for Vincent Kompany after perfect start to 2025-26 season

Bayern Munich announced the news in an official statement that read: "FC Bayern and Vincent Kompany have extended their contract until 30 June 2029. The head coach’s current deal was due to expire in summer 2027. Kompany, 39, arrived in Munich from Burnley FC in England ahead of the 2024/25 season and guided the team to the Bundesliga title in his first year. The Belgian also lifted the Supercup with Bayern at the start of this season."

Kompany spoke of his pride at extending his stay with the Bundesliga giants and is looking forward to bringing more success to the club. He told the club's media: “I’m grateful, honoured and would like to thank FC Bayern for the trust and the working environment they’ve given me from day one. It feels like I’ve been here a lot longer and that I know the club well. It’s been a great experience so far. We’ve started on a wonderful journey. Let’s keep working hard and celebrate much more success!” 

Meanwhile, Bayern president Herbert Hainer hailed Kompany for doing an excellent job at Bayern since arriving from Burnley. He added: "The contract extension with Vincent Kompany is a strong vote of confidence from the club after the great job he’s done up to now, as well as a clear sign for continuity and stability at FC Bayern. Vincent is held in high regard by the players, the club management and the fans. We’re happy about the early extension of our cooperation.” 

After securing Kompany's future, Bayern could now look to hand top scorer Harry Kane a new contract. The England captain is tied to Bayern until 2027 and has said he's "open" to renewal talks with the club. Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund has also confirmed the club's interest in renewing Kane, saying that he is the "perfect player" for Bayern and adding that "we hope he'll stay in Munich for a few more years."

Kane has been a huge hit at Bayern since moving from Tottenham. The striker ended his trophy jinx last season by firing Bayern to the Bundesliga titles and bagged his 400th career goal in Der Klassiker on Saturday. Kane has now scored 104 goals in 107 appearances for the Bavarian giants and is averaging a goal approximately every 52 minutes this season.

Kompany's side won the title by 13 points last season, scoring 99 goals in 34 Bundesliga outings, and securing their 34th league crown. The victory put Bayern back on top in Germany, after losing out to Bayern Leverkusen the season before, and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen feels Kompany has brought the good times back to the club.

He told Bayern's website: “Vincent Kompany has brought the fun back to FC Bayern – and the spark has really caught on. Under his leadership, a real team has grown that plays dominant and attractive football. The extension is also a signal to our players. Moreover, I like Vincent's level-headedness. He never pushes himself into the limelight and makes our players better with his meticulous work.” 

The Bayern boss has also been hailed as a role model by Max Eberl, board member for sport, who added: "I’m delighted about this extension. When we appointed Vinny, we had a clear vision of our shared path and he quickly proved that he would help FC Bayern move forward – both on and off the pitch. He’s a role model who unites players, fans and everyone at the club, and we want to build something long-term with him.”  

Bayern and Kompany will return to action on Wednesday against Club Brugge in the Champions League. Kompany will be targeting success in this year's competition after being knocked out in the quarter-finals last season by eventual finalists Inter. Bayern have made a perfect start to the competition in 2025-26, beating Pafos and Chelsea in their opening two fixtures.