Fortunately, some people are not so cautious. These voices said Tottenham reached out after Antonio Conte’s dismissal. Chelsea, seemingly on a permanent search for a new manager, also approached him. Leeds considered him as a replacement when they fired Jesse Marsh. He said no to all of them.
There would arguably have been more offers for Kompani this summer, not just because of the fact that he led Burnley to promotion, but because of the way he did it. In ten months he completely reshaped the style of the club, transforming a team that had been characterized for years by a brusque, battle-hardened, pared-down style, with youth, talent and Cheerful and filled.
“I built Burnley on the values that define it,” Kompani said. “Culture is different than style. What was Burnley before? Hard working, brave, tough. We can be the smartest, bravest team.” Our game has grit. It hasn’t changed. If they didn’t understand what a Burnley player is, they wouldn’t have had the talent we have. ”
He may not think it’s a change as it seems, but it’s still an impressive body of work. Rather than use it for lucrative offers elsewhere – jobs at Spurs still remain and those at Chelsea will undoubtedly reappear in the next few weeks – Kompani signed a new deal with Burnley just before the end of the season. chose to sign a five-year contract. .
It was an unconventional, vaguely heretical decision. Elite football is a forever moving shark. Managers, like players, are conditioned to believe that they have to grasp the bigger and better things the moment they appear.
