Harry Kane, 30, has finalized his move from Tottenham Hotspur (England) to German giants Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians officially announced the signing of Tottenham striker Kane on Wednesday (June 12). 토토 The deal is for four years until June 2027 and he has been given the number 9 shirt.
While there was no official announcement from the clubs, Bayern Munich reportedly paid Tottenham €100 million (approximately $145.8 million)+α in transfer fees.
This is the highest transfer fee in Bayern Munich’s history.
Having struggled up front following the departure of Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) last year, the Bavarians made a concerted effort to sign a striker this summer, and after several attempts, they finally landed Kane.
Kane, who has played exclusively for Tottenham since 2009 apart from a loan spell, will be taking on a new challenge for the first time.
Kane has been playing alongside South Korean national team striker Son Heung-min since 2015, combining for a combined 47 goals in the EPL, and will now be joined by South Korea’s “signature defender” Kim Min-jae at Bayern Munich.
“I’m very happy to be part of Bayern Munich, 안전놀이터 one of the best clubs in the world,” Kane told the club, “I wanted to compete at the highest level and they have a winning mentality. I am very happy to be here.”
“It’s been a long process, but we’re very happy to have him,” said Bayern Munich CEO Jan Christian Dresden. “Kane has been a dream player for us from the start. I am confident that Kane will be successful in Munich.”
Kane also expressed his regret at leaving his hometown club Tottenham.
“I’m sad to leave the club where I spent 20 years of my life,” Kane said in a social media video, “I felt it was the right time to leave and I didn’t want to go into the season with (my contract) unresolved.”
Kane is expected to make his Munich debut in the DFL Super Cup against Leipzig at 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 13. After an unsuccessful spell at Tottenham, 스포츠토토 Kane has the chance to lift a trophy upon joining the club.