The former Manchester City captain has signed a three-year contract at the Allianz Arena to become the shock replacement for Thomas Tuchel.
Bayern Munich's long search to fill their vacant head coaching position is over with the German giants naming Vincent Kompany as manager in a shock move on Wednesday.Normally in contention for the biggest names in the business, Bayern have been searching for months but have been knocked back by several candidates after their first trophyless season for 12 years.
Vincent Kompany was named Bayern Munich head coach on Wednesday, capping a rapid rise in the Belgian's embryonic coaching career despite mixed results.But Bayern are hoping to replicate the rapid rise of another former Guardiola protege, Alonso, who led Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title in his first full season as a senior coach.
The former Burnley boss replaces Thomas Tuchel on a contract until 2027.