Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Harry Kane, putting an end to the most dragging transfer saga this summer.
Bayern Munich club statement confirming the signing of Harry Kane reads;
“FC Bayern have signed Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur. The 30-year-old England striker has agreed terms with the German record champions until 30 June 2027 and will wear the number 9 shirt for the Munich club.”
Futballnews understands Harry Kane is joining Bayern Munich on a four-year contract till 2027 and will become the club’s highest-paid player with annual salary of £20.6m and weekly wage of £411,000.
Kane now becomes Bayern Munich most expensive signing in history, overtaking the club’s £72m signing of Lucas Hernandez in 2019.
After a dragging round of talks and negotiations, including series of rejected bids for the player, Bayern Munich finally reached agreement with Tottenham for a record £120m transfer fee including add-ons to sign the 30-year-old.
Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich move has brought to an end his epic 19-year-old career with Spurs.
The England top striker emerged from the peripheries to become the club’s best player ever, joining the ranks of elite strikers in Europe.
Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham in 2011 in a Europa League clash against Hearts and was struggling to break into Tottenham’s lineup at that time.
He was sent on loan spells to different clubs in the lower division as he tried to break into the club’s first team.
Kane was loaned to Leyton Orient in 2011, Millwall in 2012, Norwich City from 2012 to 2013, and Leicester City in 2013.
After his last loan spell with Leicester City, former Tottenham manager, Tim Sherwood, has been credited as the manager who discovered Harry Kane, giving him a chance in 2014. Since then, Kane had gone on to establish himself as Tottenham’s best player ever, cementing his place as a top striker for the club under different managers.
He has won Premier League player of the month several times, including Tottenham Player of the Season, and other awards.
In February 2023, Harry Kane hit a landmark record on his career, becoming Tottenham all-time highest goal scorer after he scored his 267th goal for the club.
He is leaving Tottenham as the club’s all-time highest goalscorer with 280 goals in 485 matches.
Harry Kane confirms his Tottenham exit.
Shortly before his official announcement as Bayern Munich new player, Harry Kane took to his social media handle to confirm his Tottenham exit after almost two decades with the club.
In an emotion-laddened statement, the 30-year-old told Tottenham fans he has left the club, thanking them for the support, including the coaching crew and the club’s staff.
“Hi everyone, I wanted to be the first to tell you Tottenham fans that I will be leaving the club today”, he said.
“Obviously a lot of emotions going through me right now, sad to be leaving the club I’ve spent nearly 20 years of my life at from an 11-year-old boy to a 30-year-old man.”
“Hard to put into words how to say goodbye to a club and fans who have done so much for me in my career.
“You will always be in my heart. Thank you Tottenham, thank you Tottenham fans.”
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy breaks silence on why Harry Kane left the club
As Bayern Munich confirmed the signing of Harry Kane, Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, broke his silence on why Harry Kane left the club.
In a club statement confirming the exit of Harry Kane, Daniel Levy revealed Tottenham Hotspur has approached Kane and his representatives for a long time trying to have him sign a new contract.
Levy added Tottenham made several attempts and presented various contract options for Kane but the England forward was clear on his decision not to sign a new contract as he wanted a new challenge.
“The Club can confirm the permanent transfer of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich…”
“We sought over a long period of time to engage Harry and his representatives in several forms of contract extension, both short and long term. Harry was clear, however, that he wanted a fresh challenge and would not be signing a new contract this summer. We have reluctantly, therefore, agreed to his transfer…
“Harry’s achievements and records say everything about the player, and throughout his 19 years at the Club, Harry has been a model professional, on and off the pitch and an inspiration for young players who dream of following in his footsteps.
“I should like to thank Harry for everything he’s 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, he’s always welcome back. He’s a much loved and valued member of the Spurs family, forever in our history.”
Futballnews understands Daniel Levy did not want Harry Kane to leave the club. However, he could not continue holding on to the striker as the club risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Kane will now hope to add trophies to his epic career after decades of a sensational performance for Spurs without trophies.
He scored 30 goals for Tottenham last term but the team ended up losing out on all European spots on the Premier League table last summer.
His Bayern Munich move will see him return to Champions League and also increase his chance of ending his trophy deadlock.
There are projections he may likely win his first trophy with Bayern Munich when the club takes on RB Leipzig in German Super Cup before the 2023/24 season kicks off.
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