Harry Kane has shared a heartfelt farewell message with the fans of Tottenham Hotspur following his transfer to Bayern Munich.
Kane’s journey at Spurs began from his youth, progressing through the ranks and debuting in 2011.
Over the course of his career, he solidified his role as a vital figure within the club.
Amidst several loan spells across different tiers of football, Kane truly emerged as a key player under the management of Mauricio Pochettino during the 2014/15 season.
During this period, he exhibited exceptional prowess, scoring 21 goals in 34 Premier League games.
Hard to put into words how to say goodbye to a club and fans who have done so much for me in my career. You will always be in my heart. Thank you Tottenham, thank you Tottenham fans. 💙 pic.twitter.com/L662cyax7p
— Harry Kane (@HKane) August 12, 2023
He was dubbed a “one season wonder” by manager but Kane has sustained that level throughout his time at Spurs, where he leaves as the club’s record goalscorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances.
Three-time Golden Boot winner Kane departs the Premier League just 47 goals behind record scorer Alan Shearer’s tally of 250.
In his pursuit of major trophies, the England team captain has made a significant move to join Bayern Munich.
Just prior to the official confirmation of his transfer on Saturday morning, Kane posted a poignant two-minute video expressing his gratitude to Tottenham Hotspur and the devoted fans who have passionately supported him.
The caption accompanying the video read: “It’s difficult to find the right words to bid farewell to a club and its fans who have played such a significant role in my career.
You will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, Tottenham, and thank you to the Tottenham fans.”
Kane has inked a contract that extends until 2027 and is set to don the No.9 jersey for the Bundesliga champions.
With his inclusion in the squad, the 30-year-old could potentially make his debut for Bayern Munich in the DFL Supercup against RB Leipzig on Saturday evening.
Following a few setbacks that caused delays, Kane successfully underwent a medical and signed his contract in Germany on Friday, culminating in the official announcement being released early on Saturday morning.
With one year remaining on his contract, Spurs finally accepted a bid from Bayern and are believed to be receiving around £100 million for their talisman.
“I’m very happy to be a part of FC Bayern now,” Kane toldBayern’s official websiteafter signing on the dotted line.
“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,” said Kane, who will wear the number nine shirt at Bayern.
“This club is defined by its winning mentality – it feels very good to be here.”