The 30-year-old striker is scheduled to depart for Germany this morning, where he will undergo medical tests and sign a four-year contract with Bayern.
It is expected that Kane will wear the No 9 shirt after reaching an agreement on Thursday night to join the Bundesliga champions.
Insight and Analysis on Harry Kane’s Move to Bayern
Earlier in the day, The Athletic reported that Bayern had made an offer worth over €100 million (£86.4m, $110m), which Tottenham accepted.
Kane, the England captain, wanted his future secured before Tottenham’s Premier League season begins on Sunday against Brentford.
Although Kane had initially considered staying at his childhood club due to his positive experience with new manager Ange Postecoglou, he ultimately found the allure of a new challenge at Bayern too strong.
With Kane in the final year of his contract, Tottenham attempted to negotiate an extension, but no progress was made. As a result, the club made the difficult decision to sell him rather than risk losing him for free next year.
Bayern had their previous three bids for Kane rejected, with the first one made in June. However, they made a breakthrough in negotiations on Wednesday.
Kane was hesitant to pursue a transfer once the 2023-24 season began and was encouraged by Postecoglou’s early impact. He participated fully in Tottenham’s summer tour and scored four goals in his final match for the club, a 5-1 home win against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Postecoglou openly discussed the potential switch with Kane and the club after the game, emphasizing the need for a prompt resolution for everyone involved.
Kane leaves Tottenham as the club’s all-time leading scorer, with 280 goals in 435 appearances.
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Ornstein: A Protracted Story with an End in Sight
David Ornstein, speaking on the Daily Football Briefing podcast
“Kane had a significant decision to make, as it became clear in recent days that he was leaning towards staying at Tottenham. This created hours of uncertainty, speculation, rumors, and gossip.
“However, late on Thursday UK time, it was confirmed that Kane had agreed to join Bayern, with personal terms already in place for a four-year contract. All that remained was for Tottenham to give Kane permission to travel to Germany.
“Now the focus is on finalizing this transaction. Kane will be welcomed by Bayern officials, undergo medical checks, and sign a contract that extends until June 2027.
“More details regarding the deal between the clubs and the player’s terms will be revealed in the coming days. Speculation about buy-back clauses, potential returns to the Premier League, or other destinations has circulated, but for now, the priority is to complete the transfer smoothly. The end is now in sight.”
‘Kane Transfer a Major Coup for Bayern’
The Athletic’s German football correspondent Raphael Honigstein
“This is a massive signing for Bayern. They have been in need of a top-class No 9. They had pursued Kane last year without success.
“While it may have seemed ambitious to go after him again, they have managed to secure his services. With the financial resources at their disposal, and Kane being more open to the move than some reports suggested, Bayern has achieved a remarkable coup. Signing the potential all-time leading goalscorer in the Premier League, and England’s top scorer, is particularly significant during the Premier League’s dominance.
“Bayern struggled last season without a prominent striker, which emphasized their need to sign a No 9. The focus is not just on signing him for the Champions League knockout stages, but it is expected that Bayern will be more formidable in the competition. They have significantly improved their chances of success, reminiscent of their strong presence during the Pep Guardiola era.”
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View from Tottenham: ‘Kane is Everything’
The Athletic’s Tottenham correspondent Tim Spiers
“The impact of this move cannot be underestimated, especially from the perspective of the fans. Kane is arguably the greatest player in the club’s history.
“He is their leader, their talisman, their top scorer, their playmaker, their first line of defense – the heartbeat of the team.
“Last season was incredibly miserable and devoid of energy for Spurs, yet Kane managed to score 30 goals in an underperforming team. He means everything to the people associated with Spurs.
“The club has made some smart signings this summer, but how do you replace that goal-scoring ability? They do have Brazil’s No 9 as a backup in Richarlison, although he has never reached Kane’s level. However, there is a belief that he fits well into Postecoglou’s style of play.
“The challenge they now face is that other clubs are aware of their budget constraints, and there will be a frantic scramble to find replacements. The final weeks of the transfer window are notoriously difficult for securing deals.
“Spurs fans will remember that when they sold Gareth Bale, they made some poor investments and wasted money. The hope is that this time, with the entire summer to plan, the club has strategies in place.”
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