Kompany credits Guardiola for inspiring his coaching journey
Vincent Kompany, now coach of Bayern Munich, has expressed deep gratitude to his former mentor Pep Guardiola for inspiring him to become a manager. Kompany, who captained Manchester City under Guardiola for three seasons, described working with the Spanish coach as a "gift." He highlighted how Guardiola's leadership style and relentless desire to win left a lasting impact on his own career. Kompany also addressed public misconceptions about Guardiola, emphasizing the coach's focus on winning above all else.
Match highlights
- Vincent Kompany said Pep Guardiola gave him the belief to pursue a coaching career.
- Kompany described his time under Guardiola at Manchester City as transformative and inspiring.
- He noted that Guardiola's true influence was his unwavering desire to win, rather than just tactics or technique.
- Kompany acknowledged that his own hunger to coach comes from the years he spent working with Guardiola.
- He stated that working with Guardiola was a "gift" and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
