England captain Harry Kane is hoping to win his first trophy inside hours of becoming a member of Bayern Munich after finishing his £100million transfer from Tottenham on Saturday.
Kane skilled together with his new team-mates this morning and was named among the many Bayern substitutes for his or her German Super Cup recreation in opposition to RB Leipzig on the Allianz Arena tonight.
Victory over the German Cup winners would imply a primary piece of silverware for Kane, who will put on the quantity 9 shirt for Bayern after placing pen to paper on a deal till June 2027.
“First run out. Feeling good. Looking forward to the game later,” Kane wrote on Twitter.
The striker had earlier taken to social media to announce his departure from Spurs, which chairman Daniel Levy stated the membership “reluctantly” agreed to as Kane, who had entered into the final 12 months of his contract in north London, had made it clear he was looking for a recent problem.
Kane stated: “It’s not a goodbye because you never know how things pan out in the future, but it’s a thank you and I’ll see you soon.”
He advised his new membership’s web site: “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.
“I feel like it was the right step in my career to really push myself and test myself on the highest level so that’s why I’m here and I look forward to that challenge.”
Shortly earlier than the deal was formally confirmed, Kane posted a message on social media during which he thanked the followers and stated he had not needed to begin the season together with his future unresolved.
“From the moment I’ve been playing I’ve been one of your own and I’ve given everything that I possibly could to make you proud and give you as many special moments and memories to hopefully last forever,” Kane stated.
“This is a message to all you fans around the world, every single Tottenham fan that’s supported me and been with me throughout my journey.
“Me and my family will cherish it forever, we’ll never forget all the moments we’ve had together so thank you.
“I felt like it was the time to leave. I didn’t want to go into the season with a lot of unresolved future talk.
“I think it’s important for the new manager and the players to concentrate on trying to get Tottenham back to around the top of the table and fighting for trophies, so I wish Ange (Postecoglou) and all the boys all the very best of luck.
“I’ll be watching from a fan point of view now and really hope the team can be successful.”
Postecoglou had revealed on Friday that Kane’s transfer was “imminent” after a breakthrough in negotiations between the golf equipment was reached on Wednesday evening.
It left the ball in Kane’s courtroom and he selected Thursday to go away his boyhood membership for Bayern, who can pay an preliminary £100m, with add-ons probably taking the deal as much as an general payment of £120m, the PA information company understands.
Kane leaves Tottenham as membership’s all-time main scorer with 280 objectives however with out a trophy.
Bayern had seen their earlier bids for Kane turned down, however refused to surrender their pursuit of the 30-year-old, who stays 47 objectives shy of equalling Alan Shearer’s Premier League document of 260.
Levy advised the membership’s web site: “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.
“We have seen a product of our academy system become one of the best players to ever pull on a Spurs shirt and become one of world football’s elite strikers. It has been a truly remarkable journey.”
Kane’s strike companion at Spurs, Son Heung-min, paid tribute to his departing colleague in a put up on Instagram.
Son, who holds the Premier League document for purpose combos with Kane, wrote: “Leader, brother, legend.
“Since day one it has been a joy to play by your side. So many memories, amazing games and incredible goals together.
“Harry, thank you for everything you have given to me, to our club, and to our fans. Wish you nothing but the best in your new chapter. Good luck brother.”