Vincent Kompany snubs 'multiple' World Cup punditry offers after Bayern Munich success

Vincent Kompany snubs 'multiple' World Cup punditry offers after Bayern Munich successBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany will not work as a pundit at this summer's World Cup, having reportedly rejected approaches from the BBC and ITV to revive the roleCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter20:20, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVincent Kompany will take a break this summer(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/Getty Images)Vincent Kompany has reportedly rejected the opportunity to turn his hand to punditry at the World Cup this summer. The Bayern Munich manager was offered the chance to step into the studio with BBC or ITV, but has decided against it.‌Kompany's side secured the Bundesliga title on Sunday with a 4-2 win over Stuttgart. After clinching the club's 13th league title in the last 14 years, attention has now turned to winning the Treble, with the Champions League and the DFB-Pokal still on the table.‌But Bayern's manager has also been weighing up a personal offer behind the scenes ahead of a summer when many of his players will be heading to North America for the World Cup. Kompany has previously impressed as a pundit and was in high demand.‌However, The Daily Mail reports that the BBC and ITV have been unsuccessful in luring him into the studio. Kompany will instead use the summer to relax and recharge after an intense and demanding campaign.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageREAD MORE: Fernando Torres backed to 'definitely' become Liverpool boss after Jurgen Klopp offerREAD MORE: Liverpool get verdict on Giorgi Mamardashvili’s injury after goalkeeper hospitalisedThe 40-year-old went straight into management after retiring from playing in 2020, yet has still been able to broaden his horizons. He has worked for the BBC and Sky Sports, with his analytical mind proving a hit with broadcasters.‌It is understood that Kompany was in demand this summer partly because he would...