- Swift Turn of Events: Kane’s Whirlwind Transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich
- Last-Minute Negotiations: Turbulent 48 Hours Culminate in Completion of £100 Million Transaction
- Emotional Farewell and Future Goals: Kane Reflects on Tottenham Departure and Ambitions
After two “rollercoaster” days, Harry Kane did not know if his transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich would be approved. Since Spurs agreed to a fee with the German club on Thursday, Kane has had a whirlwind 72 hours, culminating in the England captain being unveiled in front of the press on Sunday midday.
He had already made his debut by coming on as a substitute in the second half of the DFL-Supercup. But after Bayern’s 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig, his quest for his first trophy continues.
Spurs returned to the negotiating table at the eleventh hour, delaying Kane’s flight to Germany and subsequent medical examination, making it a sprint against the clock for Kane to be registered in time to play.
Eventually, the £100 million transaction was completed, but Kane says he was left sweating for a while. This is my first relocation, so it was certainly an up-and-down experience, but I’m glad to be here now.
“I wish Tottenham and Daniel Levy the best of luck, but my focus is now on trying to assist this team. I am ecstatic that we were able to complete this transaction and am eager to get started.
“Discussions have been ongoing for a few months, and I’ve always said that we could reach an agreement if it benefited all three parties”.
I didn’t want the final year of my contract to be a distraction for the new Tottenham manager and team. I was eager to attend.
“The last 48 hours of the transaction were quite turbulent, a bit of a rollercoaster. But I was ecstatic when we crossed the finish line. Two days ago, I was sitting in London, unsure of how events would unfold.
The 30-year-old, who eclipsed Spurs’ all-time goalscoring record last season, leaves the club he joined at the age of 11 and where he aspired to win a championship. Over the past few seasons, it became clear that he would not be able to achieve his goals at Tottenham. Despite not saying goodbye, he realised it was time to move on with one year left on his contract.
“It will always be a difficult decision; I spent 19 years of my life at Tottenham, and everyone knows how close the club is to my heart,” he said. “I’ve always been professional and pushed myself to my limits.
“I simply felt the time was perfect; I needed to be playing at the highest level, in the Champions League, and attempting to win titles annually. When I considered it and Bayern contacted me, it was a decision I desired to make.
“I didn’t get the opportunity to say goodbye, so I texted the group to let them know I was leaving. When I return, I’ll say goodbye properly. I spent 15 years with players, staff, chefs, kit guys, and physiotherapists. I didn’t have that time because things were so up and down. But I will get some time in the coming weeks.”
Kane departs the Premier League just 48 goals short of Alan Shearer’s record, but he has hinted at a future return in an attempt to surpass the former Newcastle and Blackburn striker. “People will talk about Shearer, but I still have plenty of football to play,” he said.
“For the time being, I am just focusing on attempting to accomplish things here, pushing myself and the team to reach new heights for this club. This is currently my primary concern.”
Kate, the expectant wife of Kane, is carrying their fourth child. She and her tiny family will return to London on Monday, and Kane says they will decide where she will give birth.
“My wife, Kate, was very supportive; she wants the best for me and my career. So she said to push; she wants me to be playing and happy,” Kane explained.
Bayern’s signing of Kane is a huge move to restore European dominance following two Champions League-less years. However, their greatest accomplishment may have been concluding amicable negotiations with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, a feat that numerous clubs have failed to accomplish.
Jan-Christian Dreesen, the chief executive officer, got along so well with Levy that he plans to buy him supper. He stated, “Daniel and I have grown closer over the past couple of weeks.
“It was a fairly difficult negotiation; Daniel is a very affable individual, but he knows what he wants. Because two individuals knew precisely what they desired, it took a bit longer. However, we do have positive feelings for one another, which is why I will pay for supper with him.”
Son Heung-min, the Spurs’ new captain, believes Richarlison can help fill the void created by Kane’s departure. “We’ve lost one of the best strikers in the world, but I think we have a good player to replace him,” he said. “Since H [Kane] has scored so many goals, it is incumbent upon every attacking player to score goals as well.”
