Before kickoff, Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl was speaking with ARD presenters when he became slightly annoyed by the timing of a question. ARD’s Alex Schlüter asked Eberl about discussions surrounding Kompany’s new contract extension: “Vincent Kompany has just extended his contract.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany reiterated that winning the DFB-Pokal is not just a dream for the fans but a vital objective for the team this season, after Harry Kane’s brace inspired a 4-1 victory over Koln in the competition.

Jonas Urbig has brushed aside any talk of anxiety over Manuel Neuer's Bayern Munich future, insisting he is focused on developing under Vincent Kompany's guidance. The 22-year-old goalkeeper will start against boyhood club Koln in the DFB-Pokal this week,

Indomitable this season, Bayern Munich has another chance to demonstrate its superiority when Bayer Leverkusen visits in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Leverkusen ended Bayern’s record 11-year run as champion in 2024,

Vincent Kompany’s new Bayern Munich contract runs until 2029 without a release clause but with a Champions League bonus. The Belgian, who led Bayern to the Bundesliga title in his first season, has been rewarded for his rapid success as the club look to secure their long-term future under the 39-year-old tactician.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany announced the decision to rest first-choice veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for the upcoming Bundesliga clash. The decision to drop him from the starting lineup means that 22-year-old understudy Jonas Urbig will get an opportunity to show he can be counted upon despite Neuer still going strong.