- Vincent Kompany had declared that Bayern Munich were determined to win the UEFA Champions League and restore their position as Europe’s top club
- He had praised Michael Olise’s attention to detail, comparing his professionalism to that of Kevin De Bruyne, whom he had previously worked with
- Bayern Munich had continued to push for European success under Kompany, with the manager emphasising hunger and ambition ahead of their clash with PSG
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has openly declared his ambition to restore the German giants to the summit of European football, with the UEFA Champions League firmly in his sights as the club’s ultimate objective.
Speaking ahead of Bayern’s high-profile clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Kompany made it clear that domestic dominance alone would not define success at the Allianz Arena. He pointed directly at Europe’s most prestigious club competition, emphasising the club’s determination to reclaim the trophy currently held by PSG.
“We’re fighting for the title that PSG won last year. They deserve every bit of praise. We want what they have. We’re hungry,” Kompany said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on X.
The comments underlined Bayern’s renewed drive after several seasons in which they fell short of their usual European standards, despite maintaining strong performances in the Bundesliga. The club, widely regarded as one of the most successful in Champions League history, has been eager to reassert its dominance on the continental stage.
Kompany also took time to highlight the form of Michael Olise, praising the forward’s meticulous approach to the game. “Olise is absolutely obsessed with detail. He’ll always do things his own way,” he said. He further drew comparisons with elite-level professionals he has worked with in the past, adding, “I’ve also worked with Kevin De Bruyne, and he was obsessed with detail too. I see that in Michael as well,” referencing Kevin De Bruyne.
Since taking charge of Bayern Munich, Kompany has overseen a strong start marked by consistency across domestic and European competitions. His leadership has been credited with restoring structure and belief within a squad accustomed to high expectations.
Bayern’s ambitions remain clear: while league success is important, the Champions League continues to represent the club’s defining measure of greatness. Kompany’s remarks have now reinforced a growing sense of urgency within the squad as they prepare for another decisive European campaign.
Against elite opposition such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern’s challenge is not just to compete, but to reclaim their place at the very top of European football.