Bayern Munich, champion of the German Bundesliga, has definitively confirmed this morning the signing of the Englishman Harry Kanefrom Tottenham, after negotiations that have lasted for almost the entire summer market.
Kane, until now captain of Tottenham Hotspur, has signed a contract until June 30, 2027and will wear the number nine on his shirt with the Bavarian team, the Munich club reported in a statement.
“I’m very happy to be part of FC Bayern now. FC Bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I have always said that I want to compete and prove myself at the highest level in my career. FC Bayern is characterized by its winning culture: it feels great to be here,” said the captain of the England team after confirming his transfer.
Kane, who began his career at Ridgeway Rovers, went through the youth ranks of Arsenal and Watford before joining Tottenham in 2009. He progressed at the London club until signing his first professional contract in July 2011. Since 2011 he has played 435 official matches with Tottenham, in which he has scored 280. He was England’s top scorer in 2016, 2017 and 2021 and is the second scorer in the history of the Premier after Alan Shearer. With the english team He has played 84 games, in which he has scored 58 goals. He is his top scorer. In Russia 2018 he was the main scorer with six goals.
Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern’s general manager, acknowledged that the signing of Kane had been “a long process” and that now, the operation completed, they were “very happy.” “Harry Kane has been our dream player from the very beginning, and he fits perfectly with us and with the DNA of the club, both in terms of sport and character. World-class center forwards have always been an important factor when FC Bayern have celebrated their biggest titles, and we are convinced that Harry Kane will continue this success story. Our fans can get excited about one of the best scorers of our time », he pointed out.
Bayern is done like this with a front center referenceia and of the first world level that he had lost with the departure of the Pole Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. Neither the German-Cameroonian Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting Not even Sadio Mané himself could come close to the performance levels of the now Barça player and with Kane he once again reinforces his spearhead with the aim of once again being the protagonist in the Champions League.
Tottenham president Daniel Levy, explained for his part that they tried “over a long period of time to involve Harry and his representatives in various forms of contract extension, both short and long term.” “However, Harry was clear that wanted a new challenge and that he would not sign a new contract this summer. Therefore, we have reluctantly accepted his transfer,” said the Spurs manager. “We have seen a product of our Academy system become one of the greatest players to ever don a Spurs jersey and become one of the elite forwards in world football. It’s been a truly remarkable journey,” he said.
“Harry’s achievements and records speak volumes about the player, and throughout his 19 years at the club, Harry has been a professional role model, on and off the pitch, and an inspiration to young players who dream of following their path. steps,” he added. “I would like thank Harry for all he has done for us, all the memories, all the records. We wish him and his family all the best for the future. It goes without saying that you will always be welcome. Valuable member of the Spurs family, forever in our history.”
2023-08-12 09:19:31
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