Former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany has been named the next manager of Burnley Football Club.
On Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, the news was confirmed on Burnley’s official website. According to club reports, the Belgian has voiced his excitement at the prospect of leading the club’s first team.
Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager. I’m excited by the challenge ahead. 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.
The Belgian took over as manager of Burnley after three years as manager of Anderlecht, a Belgian club. In 2019, he joined the team as a player-manager before becoming the full-time manager in 2020.
The Belgian took over as manager of Burnley after three years as manager of Anderlecht, a Belgian club. In 2019, he joined the team as a player-manager before becoming the full-time manager in 2020.
He is also familiar with the Premier League, having led Manchester City to Premier League and cup victories in England.
