Premier League relegated club, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany takes new role as Bayern Munich manager.
The ex-City man takes over from Thomas Tuchel whose contract ended at the end of the season after a historical Trophyless term.
Kompany signs a three year contract with the German Lords after agreeing a compensation fee of around £10.2m with Burnley.
Bayern have brought in Kompany after a series of rejections in their search for Tuchel's successor with Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick all turning down the job.
The Belgian won the Championship with Burnley in 2023 but witnessed the Clarets being immediately relegated from the Premier League this season
A Burnley statement read: "We can confirm that Burnley Football Club has come to an agreement that will allow Vincent Kompany to leave Turf Moor.
"Whilst we were initially confident in retaining our manager, the changing dynamics of the situation made this impossible.
"We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent's ambition to explore new opportunities.
"We wish only the best for Vincent and would like to put on record our appreciation for his dedication every single day he was a part of this football club.
"Our priority remains the stability and success of Burnley FC, and we will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure that our ambition is realised - namely our return to the Premier League".
We have started the search for a new manager and will make an announcement in due course."
A four-time Premier League winner as a player with Manchester City, Kompany will look to rediscover his winning touch at Bayern after the German giants suffered a first trophyless season in 12 years.
However Kompany faces a tough challenge from last Season's invisibles, Bayern Leverkusen and this season's Champions league finalists Borusia Dortmund.
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