Vincent Kompany Defends Michael Olise’s Privacy Amid Paternity Allegations

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany used a pre‑season press conference in Asia to reject media inquiries about a paternity dispute involving winger Michael Olise, stating that “private life is private” and is not for journalists to discuss. He referred to reports that a German woman, Fatima Zaunbrecher, claims Olise fathered a child born in 2024 and is seeking substantial monthly child‑support payments based on the player’s €14 million annual earnings. Kompany declined to comment on the financial details or the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing the player’s right to privacy and his own focus on the team’s preparations.

During the same briefing, Kompany also praised the English Premier League as the world’s best domestic competition, citing its financial resources, before noting his strong opinion on FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell private stakes in the organization’s competitions.