Borussia Mönchengladbach: Vincent Kompany apparently coaching candidate

Ex-Bundesliga professional Vincent Kompany is said to be in the narrow group of candidates for the coaching post at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 36-year-old was most recently coach of the RSC Anderlecht, but the club and coach separated mutually on Wednesday.

Gradually, there is movement in the search for a successor for the Austrian Adi Hütter, who had left the Gladbacher again after only one season. The Belgian newspaper LA Derneiere Heure/Les Sports reported that the former central defender Kompany was targeted.

The long-time captain Manchester Citys and the Belgian national team have also been officially back on the market since Wednesday evening. His previous club RSC Anderlecht confirmed the mutual separation of Kompany.

At Anderlecht, Kompany 2019/20 worked as a player coach for the first time on the sidelines and subsequently took over the coaching post. "I am proud that I could start this new chapter at the club of my heart. I was now a player and coach of the RSC Anderlecht, but above all I will remain a loyal fan," said Kompany.

Ex-coach Lucien Favre (64) is the favorite on the Lower Rhine. He should receive a two-year contract, but the confirmation is still pending according to bild. The Swiss had already worked at Borussia between 2011 and 2015. Company should be the alternative in the event that the favre deal burst.

Company also traded at Burnley

In addition to Gladbach, the English Premier League relegated FC Burnley should also show strong interest.

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Kompany had once defended in the Bundesliga for Hamburger SV, later he earned the Citizens' reputation of a legend. Kompany is still a novice in the coaching business, but And Anderlecht led third place in Belgium with an attractive style of play. Nevertheless, there seems to be no agreement in the club between the coach and leadership.