Watertight Secrecy: Dreesen Reveals Kompany Contract Talks Were "So Fast Media Couldn't React"

October 23rd News – In the latest Champions League fixture, Bayern Munich secured a resounding 4-0 victory at home against Belgian side Club Brugge. Following this match, Bayern Munich continues its impressive run under head coach Vincent Kompany, having now won all 12 of their opening games this season. During this streak, the team has scored 44 goals while conceding only 9. This remarkable performance appears to validate the club's recent decision to extend Kompany's contract—a move that was executed with near-total secrecy.

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, in an interview, discussed how the club managed to keep Kompany's contract renewal under wraps until the official announcement: "Normally, media coverage of our activities tends to be full of holes, like Swiss cheese. But this time, nothing leaked. Aside from this being one of the most important contract extensions we've reached with a key member of staff, we are also pleased that it remained completely confidential beforehand. The negotiations didn’t take very long—both sides were eager to continue the path we’ve started together and build a long-term partnership."

According to *Münchner Merkur*, by securing Kompany's contract extension swiftly, Bayern’s leadership aims to preempt any potential interest from Manchester City. There were concerns that City might turn their attention to their former captain and attempt to lure him back to the club as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola after both their contracts expire in 2027. As a result, Bayern treated Kompany's renewal as an "urgent matter."