New Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is in it for the long haul after taking charge at Turf Moor.

Kompany had a hugely successful playing career at Manchester City among others before heading into management.

The 36-year-old spent the past three years at Anderlecht, overseeing a period of transition and guiding the club to third in the Belgian top-flight last season.

He is now focused on helping the Clarets get back to the Premier League and insists he is not looking to “hop from one club to the other”.

“I met I think four or five people before committing and there was consistency in what they were saying,” said Kompany.

“There was extreme transparency and we spoke about solving the problems that the club has in the short-term with bringing in football solutions.

“I have signed a four to five-year contract. I am patient and not looking to hop from one club to the other.

“I am happy to be here at Burnley for the long-term and am prepared for any scenario.”

Ben Mee and James Tarkowski will be leaving the club at the end of their contract, while Nick Pope has been sold to Newcastle United.

Kompany says there is no hard feelings towards the players who have moved on and is looking to bring in some “exciting” replacements.

He added: “It goes with the potential drop in revenue when you fall out of the Premier League and you always have to expect that some of your valuable players do need to move on – not because it is good for them but also good for the club.

“But it is a team with some experienced players, some depth in quality as well – certainly for the Championship.

“A few players who earned the right to move on and from our side, we wish them well and we are looking forward to bringing some exciting players in.”

The Clarets have been linked with moves for MK Dons starlet Scott Twine and Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard.

Kompany is not yet able to confirm any new acquisitions but says the club have made progress with several deals.

“We are close to bringing in a few players but until the medicals are finalised and contracts are signed, there is nothing official,” he explained.

“Hopefully in the next 24 to 48 hours we can start making the first announcements.

“I think that is the hardest part – how quickly you can turn it around. Especially when you have got new players coming in, new ideas as well and still a little bit of uncertainty.

“It is like this when a club gets relegated and that is normal. But in terms of what I have seen the team do on the training pitch and how they have been able to show their togetherness in the very first days, that is one thing we will take from the previous seasons which will help us.”