Milan are advancing in talks to sign Leon Goretzka on a free transfer from Bayern. He's their top target for the midfield, and there are positive signals from the player [@DiMarzio]
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Dante will be appointed as FC Bayern II's new head coach for next season after he retires from professional football in the summer. The Brazilian will also coach Bayern’s UEFA Youth League team [@Plettigoal]
I’m pretty sure Manchester will be in his heart and will be in his mind, and hopefully the path will cross at a certain point in his life"
But he's still so young, still has just had two years in Munich, so he'll still be there. But sooner or later I have the feeling, just in case he decides in a certain moment, he decides and Bayern decides, to come back to England.
"I said that a long time ago when we were against Burnley, in the FA Cup or Carabao Cup. We played at home, and I saw the games, I said that guy will be the manager sooner or later.
Just a huge congratulations for the whole organisation of Bayern. And now ready for the Champions League semi-finals. So I wish him of course all the best"
• On whether Kompany could replace him at City:
Pep Guardiola on Vincent Kompany's rise this season: "I congratulate of course Vinny and Bayern Munich. They show high, high quality football and entertaining football with a lot of goals and actions. I know the people are so happy in Munich, they won the Bundesliga again.
Vincent Kompany would receive an extra €1m bonus if he wins the Champions League with Bayern. The clause was included in his new contract [@SPORTBILD]
That’s why I believe 100% that he asked himself this question before committing to a new deal. His answer was to extend the contract, and that’s why it doesn’t matter at all whether someone else comes in for him or how many more titles we hopefully win this season
He considered all the scenarios that could potentially call such a decision into question.
CEO Dreesen, however, is certain that Kompany will stay: "We've just extended Vincent's contract. So this is not a question at all. I am also convinced that Vincent doesn’t do anything he hasn’t thought through thoroughly beforehand.
Despite his contract extension, Manchester City have Vincent Kompany high on their list of potential Pep Guardiola successors. City are hoping that, should he win the treble in his second season at Bayern, Kompany would look for a new challenge
Bayern sanctioned Mike at the time by requiring the teenager to move out of his room on the Campus for a week and stay in a hotel at his own expense. Mike's father was also summoned for a meeting. Since then, the matter was settled
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Mike took Kompany's words to heart, worked tirelessly and ultimately celebrated his Bundesliga debut in the 4-0 win against Werder Bremen. Kompany sent him onto the pitch with the words: "You deserved this – but don't sleep again!"
Kompany did not reprimand his player in front of the entire team. Instead, he handled it privately. The coach explained to Mike that he now had to step up his game and that something like that shouldn't happen again.
During a team meeting last summer, Wisdom Mike committed a faux pas. Mike fell asleep in the front row of the auditorium during a morning team meeting. Within the club it was said that Mike had been out too late in Munich the previous night with another player, who has since been loaned out.
The coach then added to the whole team: "Every single one of you should celebrate this 35th league title as if it were your first. There has to be a party, but everything in due time"
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He then went on to mention by name: Lennart Karl, Luis Díaz, Nicolas Jackson, Tom Bischof, but also youth players like Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Deniz Ofli, and other youngsters who made their debuts this season - all of whom, Kompany said, have won their first Bundesliga title.
After securing the title on Sunday, Vincent Kompany told his players in the dressing room: "None of you should take it for granted that you get to play in such a united and successful team"
The group is fantastic – they have a very good mix of experienced and young players. Bayern are a joy to watch."
• Which player from the current team would you have most liked to play with?
Thiago: "With everyone, really. Like I said: It's wonderful to watch this team."
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Thiago: "Bayern are having a spectacular season. I think they made the right call by signing Luis Díaz. I know him from Liverpool and he's a fantastic player and a fantastic person. And of course, Vinny [Kompany] is also doing a great job as a coach.
Kim Min-jae is currently not planning to leave Bayern this summer. He's accepting his role, fully committed and is not showing any frustration. It remains to be seen whether any top offers will come in for him [@Plettigoal]
Vincent Kompany has put up his Cheshire mansion for sale for £3.45million as he looks set to stay in Germany with his family. Kompany lived there during his 11 years playing for Manchester City [@TheSunFootball]
I always thought that playing regularly was the solution, but now I’m happy with my role as a challenger" [Footballist via @tzmuenchen]
Kim Min-jae: "I’ve never experienced a long period of not playing, so it was a bit difficult at first. But over time, I’ve realized there are positives. I rely heavily on my speed, and our team plays a style that demands a lot of physical effort. So I think the current situation is good.
After all, Gordon is contracted until 2030 and has no release clause in his contract. Bayern are now set to begin formal talks with Gordon before potentially making an approach to Newcastle [@JacobsBen]
Sources reveal that Anthony Gordon has already spoken to Harry Kane about FC Bayern. Gordon is open to a move to the Bundesliga, even though a starting spot is by no means guaranteed due to Luis Díaz's form. Bayern value Gordon at £55m (€63m), a number Newcastle insiders claim they won't entertain.
Gordon’s representatives could be set for meetings with officials from Bayern soon.
@mhardysport, @TimesSport
Bayern’s initial valuation of the player is thought to be about £55million (€63m), a figure that Newcastle will not entertain. At this stage Bayern are clear favourites for Gordon, ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal.
Newcastle United will sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern if the German champions match their £75million (€86m) valuation for the England forward.
Newcastle are aware of Bayern's interest, although no official club-to-club contact has yet been made. There is also a belief that Gordon is open to the move.