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Vincent Kompany signs new Burnley contract amid Tottenham rumours.
Vincent Kompany has ended rumours of a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur by signing a new five-year contract with Burnley.
The former Manchester City manager was recently mentioned in connection with the open managerial position at Tottenham following Antonio Conte’s departure from the team, but he has now committed his long-term future to Burnley.
Speaking to the club’s official website after signing his new contract, Kompany said: “Burnley and Turf Moor felt right pretty much from the start – so it also feels right to sign for the next five years.
“Together with the fans we have made Turf Moor a fortress again and continue to look forward to the future and the job of making Burnley better with every step.”
In his first season in command at Turf Moor, Kompany led the Clarets to the Championship title and the Premier League.
They can surpass the 100-point mark in the league with a victory at Cardiff on Monday. They are now one victory away from doing so.
Club chairman Alan Pace also was keen to express his delight at Kompany’s new contract, saying: “We are ecstatic Vincent has signed a new deal!
“He is the perfect fit for how we all see Burnley Football Club moving forward.
“An extraordinary leader, setting ever higher standards and driving our club to the levels we all want to achieve.”
We're delighted to announce that manager Vincent Kompany has signed a new contract to extend his commitment with the Club 📝
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) May 7, 2023