Burnley name Vincent Kompany as their new manager with ex-Manchester City captain ‘excited by the challenge ahead’

Burnley have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager.

The former Manchester City captain most recently managed in his native Belgium, leaving his job at Anderlecht in May.

Burnley have not specified the length of Kompany’s contract.

The Clarets sacked Sean Dyche in April and interim manager Mike Jackson was unable to prevent the club from being relegated to the Championship.

Kompany ‘honoured’ to be Burnley boss

‘Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager,’ said Kompany. ‘I’m excited by the challenge ahead.

‘I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.

‘I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.’

After a long search for their new manager, Burnley chairman Alan Pace was thrilled to finally get Kompany to the club.

He said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club. Vincent is a proven leader and I’ve been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed and his focus on leading the club back to the Premier League.

‘Vincent has shown impressive credentials in leading one of Belgium’s biggest teams back to European football and a cup final last season and we’ve been excited by his philosophy, approach and ambition for the club.’