ANDThroughout its history, Bayern has always had a top-level ‘panzer’: ‘Torpedo’ Müller, Rummenigge, Elber, Makaay, Luca Toni… However, Robert Lewandowski’s departure to Barcelona last summer left a ‘black hole’ in attack. Neither Choupo-Moting nor Tel filled his void. The eleventh consecutive Bundesliga knew little. A replacement for ‘Lewy’ had to be found and they seemed to have found it in Harry Edward Kane (London, 1993).
Finally, after more than a month negotiating and after rejecting three offers, the always difficult Daniel Levy had given the ‘green light’ to the transfer of ‘9’ from Tottenham. It should be remembered that the contract ended in 2024 and, by not reaching an agreement on the renewal, there was a risk of losing him for free in less than a year.
Kane, during a game with Tottenham.
Everything was ready for Kane to become the most expensive signing in Bayern’s history. According to ‘The Athletic’, the Bavarians were going to pay just over 100 million. A figure that, depending on various bonuses, could rise to 120 ‘kilos’. Gone would be the 80 paid to Atlético by Lucas Hernández.
The contract, the medical examination, the presentation… Everything seemed under control. Even his debut, scheduled for the 18th in Bremen, against Werder. And it is that Bayern also had a closed agreement with Kane for a long time. The Englishman, in principle, was going to sign a contract until 2028 at a rate of about 29 million per season, double what he currently earns at the ‘Spurs’.
If you’ve got money and want to spend it on a 30-year-old, there’s no one better than Kane.
“If you have money and you want to spend it on a 30-year-old, there’s no one better than Kane. He is a brilliant goalscorer and footballer. He will bring a lot of joy to Bayern”, admitted Gary Lineker in ‘Sport Bild’, which added: “Harry needs a title in his showcases and, if there is a ‘guaranteed’ title, that is the Bundesliga for Bayern”.
Harry needs a title in his showcases and, if there is a ‘guaranteed’ title, that is the Bundesliga for Bayern
The most difficult seemed done. What few or no one counted on is that Kane would have doubts after receiving the OK from Tottenham. “The decision is now 50-50”, admitted ‘Sky Sports’ yesterday afternoon. A change of heart that left Bayern “baffled”.
Kane receives the award for top scorer for the England team.
Apparently, Kane’s wish was for the operation to close much earlier and not with the Premier about to start. Besides, He is delighted at Tottenham with the arrival of Ange Postecoglou. “Harry is involved in what we are doing and it will continue to be that way unless there are changes. He is a world-class player and the way we played is going well for him. We will create many chances for him,” acknowledged the ‘Spurs’ coach. . Other sources in Germany, however, speak of economic distances in relation to his contract… and they are not throwing in the towel in Munich.
Harry is involved in what we are doing and will continue to be so unless there are changes
The ball -never better said- is now on Kane’s ‘roof’. Michael Owen is clear about what he would do: “I know that Bayern is a great club, but if I were Kane, I would stay. There is no greater achievement than winning a title with Tottenham. If I were Real Madrid or one of the two best clubs in England would understand. Becoming the historic ‘pichichi’ of the Premier – he is now 47 goals behind Shearer’s 260 – is a greater achievement than winning the League in a country dominated by only one team”.
Kane is, right now, an aimless ‘Torpedo’.
