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Bayern rule out having two equal head coaches
Bayern have ruled out adopting a two-head-coach model like the one used by Viking Stavanger.
The Norwegian club has been led by Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen since they were promoted together in January 2021.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany experienced a similar setup at Anderlecht, where he shared an office, reviewed videos and exchanged ideas with another coach while also playing.
He said shared decision-making can work, but requires investment in the relationship.
Sporting director Max Eberl said the model is unlikely for Bayern, even though Viking’s arrangement appears to be working.
Viking and Bodø/Glimt are level on points and goals at the top of the standings, and Viking is competing for the league title.
The teams are set to meet in the Champions League in Norway, where Bayern began the season with a 5-0 win over Bodø/Glimt and Viking lost 3-1 to Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said the club is unlikely to adopt a model with two equal head coaches.
Vincent Kompany said he had experienced such an arrangement at Anderlecht and that it could work.
Norwegian club Viking Stavanger has had Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen as equal head coaches since January 2021.
Eberl said Viking’s arrangement appears to be working as the club competes for the Norwegian league title and qualified for the Champions League.
Bayern faced Viking in Norway ahead of a Champions League match.
- Who
- Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany discussed the model; Viking Stavanger has head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen.
- What
- Eberl said Bayern is unlikely to have two equal head coaches, while Kompany said the arrangement can work.
- When
- The article was published on October 13, 2026; the match was scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- The discussion concerned Bayern Munich and Viking Stavanger in Norway.
- Why
- Eberl gave no specific reason for ruling the model out at Bayern.
Max Eberl
Vincent Kompany
Suitability for Bayern
Max Eberl
Eberl said the model was “rather no” for Bayern.
Vincent Kompany
Kompany said the arrangement was “absolutely possible,” based on his experience at Anderlecht.
Viking's arrangement
Max Eberl
Eberl said Viking’s setup appeared to be working.
Vincent Kompany
Kompany said shared decisions and responsibilities can work when people invest in their relationships.
Kompany was first a player-coach and then a coach at Anderlecht.
Viking promoted Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen together to equal head coaches.
n-tv.de published the article ahead of Bayern’s Champions League match in Norway.
- Viking head coaches
- Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen
- Viking’s joint appointment
- January 2021
- Kompany at Anderlecht
- 2019–2022
- Bayern sporting director
- Max Eberl
- Viking’s previous Champions League result
- Lost 1–3 to VfB Stuttgart
What people are saying
rather no
You have to invest a lot in these relationships - but it is absolutely possible.
In Anderlecht, I experienced exactly that. We shared an office, watched videos, exchanged ideas. And at the same time I was still playing - I know what that demands.
Viking has played big games against Barcelona and Chelsea in the past, but this game is even bigger. We want to enjoy the challenge.
Sources
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