The arrival of former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany to Burnley could be the turning point for the club after a long poor run in the league that ended them in the Championship. After the appointment of the Belgian International lots of fans have been asking the question what magic can the former Manchester City captain bring anything positive to the team?
Following the 36-year-old Belgian experience in the English Premier League, it is believed that he will do well as a manager in the league which has given him almost all his trophies.
What Magic can Vincent Kompany offer to Burnley as New Head Coach
Vincent Kompany was in charge at Anderlecht for two years before leaving by mutual consent in May, over there he succeeded in leading them to the third Belgian top flight. With such a record, it is believed that he will help Burnley get back to its feet again.
Kompany like Mikel Arteta, Frank Lampard, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, and Patrick Vieira to mention but a few who were players in the English Premier League before they became coaches will do well like them.
It is believed that Vincent Kompany will in his experience in playing and coaching do well for Burnley like all the other players who are now coaches in the English Premier League.
Speaking about his new project the former City player said: “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.” Anderlecht finished fourth in his first full season in charge and this season finished third, 11 points behind champions Club Bruges.
Frank Lampard helped Everton escape relegation, Arteta has won the F.A Cup title for Arsenal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took Manchester United to over two finals while Patrick Vieira helped Crystal Palace rise to dominance beating defending champions Manchester City.
Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: “Vincent is a proven leader and I’ve been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite for success, ed 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, ch, and ambition for the club.”
