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What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?

Bayern Munich start their latest title defence as overwhelming odds-on favourites to win the Bundesliga again - so what would constitute success?

What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?

The primary goal for Bayern Munich and England midfielder Vincent Kompany this upcoming Bundesliga season is to maintain their dominance in German football. Bayern have won 13 of their past 14 Bundesliga titles, and they are currently considered overwhelming favorites to win the league once again. This reinforces the expectation that winning the Bundesliga title is a given, rather than a significant achievement.

To further define success, Bayern are also targeting a Bundesliga and German Cup double, as well as a Champions League win. Additionally, there is a possibility that Bayern may aim to win every single match during the season. Kompany believes that the sky is the limit when it comes to setting targets for his team, which reflects their unyielding ambition.

Meanwhile, England captain Harry Kane has been instrumental in Bayern's success, having been their player of the year in 2024. Kane is on track to become the club's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored 61 goals in 51 matches during the 2023-24 season. He has also won the Bundesliga Golden Boot for three consecutive seasons (2023, 2024, and 2025). Kane's consistent goal-scoring ability is crucial for Bayern's offensive prowess, as they heavily rely on him and have not signed a reliable backup or replacement.

While Kane's primary focus may be winning the Ballon d'Or, a prestigious individual award, he acknowledges that the trophy is largely beyond his control. He has been impressed with Bayern's managerial stability under Kompany, who has helped bring a sense of consistency to the club's management. Bayern has made few changes in their squad this summer, opting for gradual improvements rather than a drastic overhaul.

They have signed Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari, both of whom bring valuable experience and skill to the team.

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