Harry Kane Confirms Departure from Tottenham Hotspur, Set to Join Bayern Munich
In a shocking turn of events, Harry Kane has officially announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur. The England captain, who has spent nearly 20 years at the club, is set to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in a deal worth more than €100 million (£86.4 million, $110 million). This news comes after Spurs accepted Bayern’s offer and gave Kane the green light to complete the transfer.
Kane, 30, has signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich and will don the No 9 shirt for his new club. The striker took to social media to share an emotional message with Tottenham fans, expressing his gratitude for the memories and relationships he has built during his time at the club.
“I wanted to be the first to tell you Tottenham fans that I will be leaving the club today,” Kane 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 now.”
He continued, “There have been so many great moments and special memories. Memories that I will cherish forever. This is a thank you to all of my teammates over the years, all my coaches, all the managers, every single staff member from the kit men to the chefs, everyone involved.”
Kane also expressed his gratitude to the Tottenham fans, stating, “From the moment I played, I have been one of your own and I have given everything I possibly could to make you proud. I felt this was the time to leave. I didn’t want to go into the season with unresolved future talk. It’s important for the new manager and players to concentrate on trying to get Tottenham back to around the top of the table and fighting for trophies.”
The decision to leave Tottenham came after Kane had initially leaned towards staying at the club under new manager Ange Postecoglou. However, the allure of a new challenge at Bayern Munich proved too strong for the prolific striker.
Kane’s departure marks the end of an era for Tottenham Hotspur. He leaves the club as their all-time top scorer, having netted an impressive 280 goals in 435 appearances. The striker was in the final year of his contract, and despite Tottenham’s efforts to secure him to fresh terms, no progress was made in negotiations. As a result, Spurs made the difficult decision to sell their talisman this summer rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next year.
Bayern Munich had previously seen three bids for Kane rejected, with the first offer made back in June. However, they finally made a breakthrough on Wednesday, leading to the successful completion of the transfer.
Kane’s move to Bayern Munich is expected to bring a new dimension to the German club’s attacking prowess. With his goal-scoring ability and leadership qualities, he is set to make a significant impact on the team and contribute to their pursuit of domestic and European success.
As Kane embarks on this new chapter in his career, Tottenham Hotspur will now have to regroup and find a way to fill the void left by their star striker. The club will undoubtedly be looking to reinvest the funds from Kane’s transfer to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level.
In conclusion, Harry Kane’s departure from Tottenham Hotspur has sent shockwaves through the football world. His move to Bayern Munich marks the end of an era for Spurs and opens up a new chapter in his career. As he bids farewell to the club he has called home for nearly two decades, Kane leaves behind a legacy as one of Tottenham’s greatest ever players.