Kane confirms Bayern Munich transfer as Chelsea and Liverpool battle for Caicedo

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In the hours after Tottenham Hotspur lastly agreed they’d promote Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, there was really some doubt, and quite a bit to think about. The participant’s camp now needed to really undergo with a call that had been a very long time coming, which solely made it all of the heavier within the second. There was nonetheless some considering that Real Madrid or Manchester United – Kane’s first alternative – may are available now they knew Levy’s value. Even he needed that increased going into the ultimate hours.

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Arsenal have launched a brand new e-ticketing system for this season and that was reported to be the delay on the turnstiles.

Over 35,000 supporters had been queuing up outdoors the bottom only a few minutes earlier than the scheduled 12:30pm kick-off and with empty seats within the stadium, the beginning was pushed again by a minimum of half-hour.

As beneath, the Arsenal recreation is delayed – if you wish to observe that match straight, you are able to do so on our reside weblog right here.

A number of miles away from the place Tottenham can be contemplating their future with out Harry Kane, Arsenal’s first house recreation of the season has been pushed again by half an hour.

There was a reported digital situation on the turnstiles that has led to kick off time being moved to 1 pm.

In a press release on the Tottenham web site, Daniel Levy stated: “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.

“Harry’s achievements and records say everything about the player, and throughout his 19 years at the Club, Harry has been a model professional, on and off the pitch and an inspiration for young players who dream of following in his footsteps.

“I should like to thank Harry for everything he’s done for us, all the memories, all the records – we wish him and his family all the best for the future. It goes without saying, he’s always welcome back. He’s a much loved and valued member of the Spurs family, forever in our history.”

After Harry Kane’s emotional farewell on social media, Tottenham had certainly one of their very own for the participant who has been on the membership since he was 11.

Harry Kane has accomplished his transfer to Bayern Munich from Tottenham for a reported €100 million (£86.4m) plus add-ons.

The participant, so lengthy hailed by Tottenham followers as certainly one of their very own, might have a primary trophy for his new membership simply at some point after he boarded the aircraft to the Bavarian metropolis.

Harry Kane stated on Twitter: “Been an incredible welcome for me and my family in Munich in the last 24 hours! Buzzing to have signed for such a massive club with an incredible history, can’t wait to get started!”

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern stated, reported by BBC Sport: “It was a long process, but now we are all the happier that Harry Kane will be wearing the FC Bayern Munich shirt with immediate effect.

“Harry Kane was our absolute dream player right from the start, who fits in perfectly with us and the DNA of the club in terms of sport and personality.

“World-class centre forwards have always been an important factor when Bayern have celebrated their biggest titles and we are confident that Harry Kane will continue this success story.

“Our fans can look forward to one of the best goal-getters of our time.”