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Uli Hoeneß hails Kompany as 'lottery win' for Bayern

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß has lavished praise on coach Vincent Kompany, describing him as 'a lottery win with a bonus number' for his immediate success at the club.

Hoeneß, speaking to Bild, highlighted how Kompany has built a close connection with players and shown genuine passion, something predecessor Thomas Tuchel was unable to achieve. The Belgian coach was rewarded with a long-term contract until 2029 in October after justifying the club's trust in him.

'He is the most popular coach at FC Bayern in a long time,' Hoeneß added.