After Germany-Switzerland, Granit Xhaka asked Jonathan Tah about Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany

Munich—The final whistle of Germany’s 4-3 friendly victory over Switzerland had barely echoed through the stadium when two former Bayer Leverkusen colleagues found themselves side-by-side in the dressing-room corridor. Granit Xhaka, now marshalling midfield for Switzerland, used the moment to quiz Germany defender Jonathan Tah about the man currently steering Bayern Munich: Vincent Kompany.

According to Sky Sport DE, Xhaka opened with a simple question—what kind of coach is the Belgian? Tah did not hesitate, describing Kompany as “a top coach” and backing that assessment with equal enthusiasm when the conversation shifted to the 38-year-old’s personal style. The exchange, brief but pointed, underlined the growing respect Kompany is generating beyond the confines of the Allianz Arena.

While the midfield general turns 34 this autumn and remains contracted to Sunderland through 2028, the curiosity of an established international like Xhaka illustrates the pull Kompany’s early work in Bavaria already exerts across Europe’s senior dressing rooms. Any speculation linking Xhaka with a move to fill the gap left by Leon Goretzka’s anticipated departure remains purely hypothetical for now, yet the ripple effect of Kompany’s reputation is impossible to ignore.

For Bayern observers, the episode is another sign that the new coach is not only reshaping tactics but also altering perceptions—one post-match conversation at a time.