Vincent Kompany's 2029 contract without release clause solidifies Bayern's system, casting doubt on Kim's future amid injury and competition

[OSEN=Kang Pil-joo Reporter] What will be Kim Min-jae's choice at Bayern Munich, where head coach Vincent Kompany (39) will remain in charge until 2029?

European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed on his social media (SNS) on the 24th (Korean time), "Kompany's new contract with Bayern Munich is valid until June 2029," adding, "There is no 'release clause' or separate option for Premier League clubs."

Kompany agreed to a contract extension on the 21st, securing his position as Bayern Munich's head coach until June 2029. He became the first manager since Louis van Gaal in 2010 to successfully renew his contract with Bayern Munich.

What is intriguing is that Kompany's contract renewal with Bayern Munich does not include a release clause or a separate option for Premier League clubs.

Typically, managerial contracts often include release clauses that allow clubs to terminate the agreement by paying a set fee. The absence of such a clause means no club can sign Kompany by paying compensation.

Furthermore, it implies that even financially powerful English clubs cannot easily secure Kompany's services. Recent rumors suggested Manchester City wanted Kompany, a club legend, as Pep Guardiola's successor, but this clause effectively blocks such a move.

Ultimately, this contract extension removes uncertainty over managerial changes and signals Bayern Munich's acceptance of Kompany's philosophy as a long-term project.

This has significant implications for the team's composition, particularly the defense, and could greatly influence the future of center-back Kim Min-jae (29), who has recently struggled.

Under Kompany's system, Bayern Munich's defense maintains an attacking, high-line approach -- a hallmark of their Bundesliga-winning 2024-2025 season.

Kim Min-jae, who joined Bayern Munich from Napoli in 2023, was highly anticipated as a starting defender. His style fit perfectly with Kompany's system, and he was one of the key players in last season's championship.

However, Kim's status has recently declined. Persistent Achilles tendon pain has prevented him from maintaining consistency, and he has been relegated to a third-choice option following the arrival of Germany national team defender Jonathan Tah from Leverkusen.

This season, Kim has only made three Bundesliga appearances, starting once and failing to complete a full match.

German media outlets like Bild recently claimed, "While Kim Min-jae's chances of a January transfer remain low, he has been excluded from Bayern Munich's future plans."

Ultimately, Kim's future could swing between two extremes. The club's desire for him to stay is positive if he recovers his fitness and competitiveness. However, if the defense undergoes restructuring, his role could shrink further.

Kim needs to create momentum to reclaim his position in the starting lineup. Kompany's contract extension solidifies the direction of Bayern Munich's defensive system.

If Kim cannot reclaim his status as a key defender, transfer speculation will likely persist. How will his performance unfold, and what choice will he make under Kompany's system? /letmeout@osen.co.kr

Kompany's Bayern Extension Complicates Kim Min-jae's Role