Tottenham chairman on Kane move to Bayern: ‘Harry has made it clear he won’t sign a new contract’

President “Tottenham” Daniel Levy said the team striker Harry Kane refused to renew his contract with the London club, so Spurs were forced to accept his move to Bayern Munich.

On Saturday, Bayern announced the transfer of Kane, the 30-year-old’s contract runs until the summer of 2027. Previously, media reported that the England striker’s transfer fee would exceed 100 million euros .

“For a long time we tried to involve Harry and his representatives in discussing several options for a contract extension. However, Kane made it clear that he needed a new challenge and would not be signing a new one. new contract this summer, so we reluctantly accepted his transfer.

We have seen a graduate of our academy become one of the best players to ever wear a Spurs shirt and become one of the elite strikers in world football. It was truly an amazing trip. Harry was an exemplary professional on and off the pitch, inspiring young players to follow in his footsteps.

I would like to thank Harry for everything he has done for us, for all the memories, for all the records – we wish him and his family all the best for the future. We are always happy to have him back,” Levi told Tottenham’s website.

Bayern president Herbert Hainer has said Kane’s transfer will not only benefit the club, but the entire Bundesliga.

“Welcome to Munich, Harry! We are very pleased with this high quality purchase. The transfer took perseverance, determination and perseverance – a big compliment to everyone involved in these negotiations. Kane will not only strengthen Bayern, but also benefit the entire Bundesliga,” Heiner is quoted on the Munich club’s website.

Bayern face Leipzig in the German Super Cup on Saturday. The match will take place in Munich and will start at 9:45 p.m. Moscow time. Watch the live broadcast of the match on the channel, as well as on the matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru sites.