Kompany returns to Bayern training after collapse

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s training ground in Germany after he was discharged from the hospital.

Kompany was hospitalised after collapsing during training on October 23, 2026.

Sharing a picture of the manager on X on Tuesday, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote: “Vincent Kompany, back at Bayern offices at training ground this morning.

“Beautiful news as Kompany is slowly returning to action.”

Bayern confirmed the manager’s ill health in October, saying he had to seek medical attention “after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern’s reserve team.”

“Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations at the hospital and will remain under medical care,” the club added.

Bayern assistant Aaron Danks was in charge for the five games Kompany missed.

He is expected to return to the touchline when Bayern face FC Köln in the Bundesliga on November 20, following the international break.

The 40-year-old started his career with Anderlecht in his native Brussels. He moved to Hamburg and then to Manchester City as one of the club’s last signings before the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.

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He went on to play 360 games for City, where he was also captain for eight season as the team became the dominant force in English football.

He played 89 times for Belgium and finished his playing career back at Anderlecht in 2019 where he was player-coach in the first of his three seasons in charge

The former Manchester City defender took over at Burnley in 2022, leading them to a Championship title in 2023 but the club was relegated the next season with their lowest ever points total.

Bayern paid Burnley to sign Kompany as manager in 2024.

He led the club to the Bundesliga title each of his first two seasons and to a German Cup in 2026.