Former Man City captain Vincent Kompany announced as Burnley's new manager

He'll attempt to lead the club back into the top flight

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 14th Jun 2022
Last updated 14th Jun 2022

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been announced as the new manager of Burnley, with hopes of returning the club back into the top flight.

The 36-year-old ex-Belgium international joins the recently-relegated side after quitting his head coach job at Anderlecht, where he spent three years, in late May.

Kompany, who takes over from caretaker Mike Jackson, who replaced Sean Dyche in April, said: "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."

Kompany helped Manchester City to Premier League victory in 2019

Kompany added: "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."

Chairman Alan Pace insists the Clarets have appointed a "proven leader".

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club," he said.

"Vincent is a proven leader and I've been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed 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 and ambition for the club."

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