Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new Burnley Manager, with the legendary Belgian hoping to assist the team return to the Premier League at the first try.
The Clarets were relegated from the Premier League in 2021-22, with long-serving manager Sean Dyche paying the price for the club’s problems near the bottom of the table when he was dismissed of his duties in April.
The helm at Turf Moor has now been handed over to a man who spent 11 remarkable years in Manchester between 2008 and 2019, winning 12 trophies and making 360 appearances, many of which came as a talismanic captain.
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Since leaving City three years ago, the 36-year-old has spent the previous three years with Anderlecht, where he cut his coaching teeth.
During his time back at the club that helped launch his career, he oversaw European qualification and a run to the Belgian Cup final, but a fresh challenge awaits in the Championship.
“I’m excited by the challenge ahead,” Kompany said of his return to England, according to Burnley’s official website.
“I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.
“I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Vincent Kompany as first-team manager.
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“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club,” said Burnley chairman Alan Pace.
“Vincent is a proven leader and I’ve been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed and his focus on leading the club back to the Premier League.
“Vincent has shown impressive credentials in leading one of Belgium’s biggest teams back to European football and a cup final last season and we’ve been excited by his philosophy, approach and ambition for the club.”
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