Harry Kane has released an emotional video to confirm his departure from Tottenham.
The England captain travelled to Bayern Munich yesterday to complete a transfer worth at least £100million after almost two decades on the club’s books.
“I wanted to be the first to tell you Tottenham fans that I'll be leaving the club today,” he said in the social media video.
“Obviously a lot of emotions going through me right now; sad to be leaving the club I've spent nearly 20 years of my life at, from 11-year-old boy to a 30-year-old man now.
“There's been so many great moments and special memories, memories that I will cherish forever. 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.”
Kane made clear that his move to Bayern was not a “goodbye”, leaving the door open to one day returning to the club.
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
After flying into Germany, the striker underwent a medical and could even make his debut in the German Super Cup final against RB Leipzig.
Bayern announced the deal on Saturday morning on a contract to 2027.
“I'm very happy to be a part of FC Bayern now,” Kane stated.
“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.”
In a statement on the Spurs website, chairman Daniel Levy explained why he “reluctantly” agreed to sell Kane.
“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,” he said.
"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.”
