Amidst the swirling rumours and intense negotiations, the transfer saga revolving around Harry Kane and his prospective move to Bayern Munich looks set to conclude.
Tottenham’s star striker is poised to set a new benchmark in Bayern Munich’s illustrious history. The German giants are gearing up to make Kane their all-time most expensive acquisition, prepared to part with 100 million euros and an additional 20 million in incentives. The last month witnessed Tottenham’s Daniel Levy holding his ground, swatting away three offers from Bayern before seemingly acquiescing.
A Twist in the Tale
Recent revelations suggested that Kane might be getting cold feet, opting instead to see out his current Tottenham contract. This sentiment was attributed to Kane’s supposed contentment with the appointment of Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham’s managerial ranks. However, this narrative was quickly debunked. The real crux lay in the contractual disagreements between Kane and Tottenham. After endless night-long discussions, the two parties found common ground.
A New Chapter in Munich
With the hurdles cleared, Kane is on the brink of inking a deal with Bayern that will see him commit to the club till 2027. The English footballer, now 30, is slated to touch down in Munich for his medical assessment and subsequent official introduction. But as Kane made his way to the airport, Tottenham threw in some last-minute requests. The Spurs Chairman, Levy, currently in the U.S., has unintentionally caused a slight delay, thanks to the time zone difference.
Kane’s Debut: Sooner Than Expected?
There’s an air of palpable excitement in Germany. Sky Sports Germany hints at the possibility of Kane taking to the pitch in Bayern colours as early as this weekend, eyeing the German Super Cup clash against RB Leipzig. His readiness is not in question. Kane’s recent fiery form was on full display when he netted four times against Shakthar Donetsk, in what could be his farewell match for Tottenham.