Pavlovic: Kompany 'knows what makes me tick' and played an important role

Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has spoken about his rapid rise at the Allianz Arena and the part head coach Vincent Kompany has played. The 21-year-old has featured 32 times for Bayern in all competitions this season, starting 25 of those games, and has become a regular in the Bavarian midfield.

Pavlovic said Kompany has been key in his development, especially defensively. "Vincent Kompany has a very big influence. He simply knows how I play football, how I tick and has also brought me to another level defensively. That's why he is very important and it's a lot of fun to play under him," he explained.

He also rejected claims he ever considered leaving the club as a youth, saying the rumours were unfounded. "That is a false rumour. I never considered leaving Bayern. I always wanted to make it here, never gave up and always kept going. Even when there was a more difficult time because I was small, physically still too little.

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