VINCENT KOMPANY has signed a new five-year contract at Burnley.
And that ends any speculation of him taking the vacant Tottenham job.
The Belgian took over at Turf Moor last summer and immediately led the Clarets back into the Premier League in his first season managing in England.
His side have racked up 98 points with one game remaining.
That led to links with Kompany replacing Antonio Conte in the White Hart Lane dugout.
However, SunSport revealed last month that he had told his staff he would be staying put at Turf Moor.
And now the 37-year-old has pledged his future to Burnley until 2028.
The former Manchester City captain 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.”
Chairman Alan Pace added: “We are ecstatic Vincent has signed a new deal.
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“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.”
Kompany and his Burnley players will get their hands on the Championship trophy on Monday.
The champions host Cardiff on what will be a celebratory day for the home side, who sealed the title at arch-rivals Blackburn.
Kompany was praised for his classy gesture to apologise after midfielder Josh Brownhill taunted Rovers supporters.
Tottenham had identified the ex-Anderlecht boss as their primary target when Conte was dismissed.
But now they will have to turn thei attention elsewhere.
Xabi Alonso is high on Daniel Levy’s wishlist after impressing at Bayer Leverkusen while a romantic return for Mauricio Pochettino is still a slim possibility.
Julian Nagelsmann remains the favourite, though, with Brendan Rodgers also in contention.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
