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Hoeneß hails Kompany as 'lottery win'

Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß has praised coach Vincent Kompany, describing him as a lottery win for the club since his arrival in 2024.

Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß has lavished praise on coach Vincent Kompany, calling him "a lottery win" and "the most popular coach at FC Bayern in a long time." The Belgian coach, who joined in 2024 after Thomas Tuchel, has since justified the club's faith with a long-term contract until 2029.

"He has achieved exactly what Thomas Tuchel, whom I consider a highly intelligent man, was never able to do here: Vincent immediately built a close connection with his players and showed genuine passion for them," Hoeneß told Bild. "He never demanded specific players and addresses issues internally, empowering his players instead of weakening them."