In a significant development that could reshape the European football landscape, England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is said to have given his nod to a transfer agreement with reigning German champions Bayern Munich, as reported by Germany’s Bild newspaper on Friday.
Should this anticipated deal come to fruition, it is poised to become the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga history, with an approximate fee hovering around the 100 million euros mark.
While the English club and Bayern Munich purportedly finalized the terms of the move on Thursday, the pivotal consent of Kane was paramount, considering he has one more year left on his current contract with Tottenham.
At this juncture, neither of the clubs involved has issued any official statements on the matter.
Bild, without revealing its source, disclosed that Kane’s decision to join Bayern Munich was reached overnight, and the forward is on track to pen a four-year contract with the German outfit.
Bayern Munich, renowned for clinching their 11th consecutive league title last season, has been on a quest to bolster their attacking prowess, with Kane being a primary target in their aspirations to mount another challenge for the illustrious UEFA Champions League trophy.
Harry Kane’s journey in football commenced at Tottenham’s youth academy when he was just 11 years old. Subsequently, in 2011, he made his senior debut. While he has spent the bulk of his footballing career with the north London club, he embarked on loan spells at clubs such as Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City, and Leicester City.
Kane has left an indelible mark on Tottenham’s history, notching up an impressive 280 goals across more than 430 appearances in various competitions. His international record is equally remarkable, having netted 58 times for England in 84 games, a feat that has established him as the highest-scoring player in the nation’s history.
In addition to his domestic and international accomplishments, Kane stands as the second-highest scorer in the history of the Premier League, with 213 goals to his name, a mere 47 goals behind Alan Shearer’s record tally.
The forthcoming days are poised to provide further clarity, as Bayern Munich’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, is scheduled to address the media in a press conference later on Friday. This is in anticipation of the commencement of the new season, with the German Super Cup clash against RB Leipzig on Saturday. The Bundesliga season is set to kick off next week, with Bayern Munich locking horns with Werder Bremen on August 18th.
