Wechselt Harry Kane zu FC Bayern München?

“It’s been an incredible experience so far. Obviously there’s a lot going on, a lot of new faces, new surroundings, but I mean, the reception that me and my family have got since we’ve been here, the reception at the game last night was just magical, so I’m really excited to be here, and I just can’t wait to kind of settle down and get to work.”

Dreesen on the transfer process

"It was a long process, we needed to be patient. I'm very happy that Harry’s here. Of course, I would have wished for a better start yesterday in the Supercup. But anyone who's seen the fans at the stadium, in the city, and the people at Säbener Straße on Friday night will know: Munich and FC Bayern are really happy about Harry."

"I've always said in my career I wanted to keep improving, keep pushing myself to my limits. I want to be playing in the Champions League and winning titles, so coming to Bayern Munich, one of the biggest clubs in the world, gives me that opportunity. It was clear it was a difficult decision. I was at Tottenham for 19 years and the club is in my heart. But I felt that now is the right time."

Dreesen on the significance of the transfer

"We've never doubted Harry, he's always kept his word. We're proud that he decided to join us. That shows that he believes we can win titles and compete on the European stage. International stars are good for the Bundesliga."

Kane on his targets at FC Bayern


"I'll try to settle in here as quickly as possible and help the team as much as I can. The team has fantastic players – now we have to see that we can get on track quickly. That's also the expectation of FC Bayern. I'll try to help that happen. But we don't take anything for granted."

Dreesen on the scope of the transfer

"100 million is not the new normal. The FC Bayern DNA is that we will invest heavily when we believe it’s right. We have spent an appropriate amount here."

FC Bayern president Herbert Hainer: "Welcome to Munich, Harry Kane! We’re very happy about this top-quality new arrival. The transfer required tenacity, bite and perseverance - my compliments to all those involved in these negotiations at FC Bayern, led by our CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. Harry Kane will not only strengthen FC Bayern, but also be a real asset to the entire Bundesliga.”

FC Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen: "It’s been a long process, but now we’re all the happier that Harry Kane will be wearing the Bayern Munich shirt with immediate effect. Harry Kane was our absolute dream player right from the start. He is a perfect fit for us and the club's DNA in terms of both football and character. World-class centre forwards have always been an important factor when FC Bayern has celebrated its greatest triumphs, and we’re convinced that Harry Kane will continue this success story. Our fans can look forward to one of the best goalscorers of our time."

Harry Kane: "I’m very happy to be a part of FC Bayern now. Bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and I’ve always said that I want to compete and prove myself at the highest level during my career. This club is defined by its winning mentality - it feels very good to be here."

Kane’s career started at London club Ridgeway Rovers. Via the Arsenal and Watford youth sections, he joined the Tottenham Hotspur academy in 2004. He represented the club at all junior levels up to U18 and signed his first professional contract in July 2010. Starting in 2011, he played 435 competitive games for Spurs and scored 280 goals, making him the club's record goalscorer. Kane was Premier League top scorer in 2016, 2017 and 2021 and has the second-highest total in league history after Alan Shearer. He is captain of England and has 58 goals in 84 full internationals so far, making him his country's record goalscorer. He finished as top scorer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot with six goals.

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Harry Kane did not know if his transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich was going to go through after a “rollercoaster” two days. Kane has had a whirlwind 72 hours since Spurs agreed a fee with the German club on Thursday, which culminated in the England captain being unveiled before the press on Sunday lunchtime.

He had made his debut by then, coming on as a substitute in the second half of the DFL-Supercup, but his wait for the first silverware of his career goes on after Bayern lost 3-0 against RB Leipzig.

It was a race against time for Kane to be registered in time to play after his flight to Germany and subsequent medical was delayed after Spurs went back to the negotiating table at the last minute.

The £100m deal eventually got done, though Kane says he was left sweating for a while. “It was obviously a busy couple of days, a busy week, this is my first transfer I have been involved in, it was an up-and-down experience for sure, but I am happy to be here now,” he said.

“I wish Tottenham all the best, I wish Daniel Levy all the best, but my focus is here now and trying to help this team and I am just happy we managed to do it and am excited to get started.

“Talks have been ongoing for a couple of months and I always said if there was a deal that suited all three parties then we could do it.

“Going into the last year of my contract I didn’t want it to be a distraction for the new manager and team at Tottenham. I was excited to come.

“The last 48 hours of the deal was pretty up and down, a bit of a rollercoaster, but I was just really happy when we got over the line. Two days ago I was sitting in London and we didn’t know how it was going to go.”

The 30-year-old, who broke Spurs’ all-time goalscoring record last season, departs the club he joined as an 11-year-old and where he was desperate to win silverware. It became apparent over the past few seasons that he would not be able to fulfil his ambitions at Tottenham and, with one year left on his contract, knew it was time to move on, even though he did not get the chance to say goodbye.

“It is always going to be a tough decision, I was at Tottenham for 19 years of my life, everyone knows the club is connected with me and my heart,” he said. “I’m professional and always pushed myself to my limits.

“I just felt like the time was right, I needed to be playing at the highest level, in the Champions League, trying to win titles every year. When I thought about it and Bayern got in touch it was a decision I wanted to make.

“I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye, I sent the group a text that I was leaving and, when I get the chance to go back, I’ll go in and say goodbye properly. Not just the players, but the staff, the chefs, the kit men, the physios, people I have spent 15 years of my life with. I didn’t have that time because it was so up and down, but for sure over the next few weeks I’ll get some time.”

Kane leaves the Premier League only 48 goals shy of breaking Alan Shearer’s all‑time record, but hinted at returning one day in a bid to surpass the former Newcastle and Blackburn striker. “People will talk about Shearer but I have got plenty of football left in my career,” he said.

“For now I am just trying to concentrate on trying to achieve things here, trying to push myself and push the team to try to reach new levels for this club. That is what my focus is on now.”

Kane’s wife, Kate, is heavily pregnant with their fourth child. She will return to London on Monday with the rest of their young family, with Kane saying a decision will be made on where she gives birth.