Kompany wants to see 'real winners' at Bayern
Vincent Kompany challenged Bayern Munich to bounce back from their 2023-2024 disappointment, and wants to see which players are "most hungry to win again".
The Belgian was named Bayern's new boss on a three-year deal, replacing the outgoing Thomas Tuchel following a trophyless campaign at the Allianz Arena.
The Bavarian giants surrendered their 11-year grip on the Bundesliga title to Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, while Real Madrid defeated them in the Champions League semi-finals.
Kompany knows what it takes to respond in the face of adversity, with Manchester City coming up just short against the likes of Manchester United in the Premier League in between the four titles he won during his time with the Citizens.
And he has urged his new squad to demonstrate that character and determination to get back in the winner's circle next season.
"We're in a situation now where, last year, we lost," he told reporters during his introductory press conference.
"Having been in this position myself as well as a player, I know that this is when you react, this is where you see real winners come to life.
"I'm actually excited to start pre-season with them. I make no distinction; I just want to see which players are most hungry to represent this club next season and win again, and be successful.
Kompany's appointment earlier this week was widely reported as a surprise one, after he was unable to keep Burnley in the Premier League in 2023-2024.
However, the 38-year-old insists he has already settled into his new surroundings.
"My mentality is that I never haven't ever worked for a top club in my head," he added.
"A top club is the environment you create. It's the mentality you have towards your job in good and bad times, that's what defines working at the top level. It already feels like home."
