Harry Kane completes move to Bayern Munich as Chelsea look to usurp Liverpool’s record bid for Moises Caicedo
Harry Kane has completed his move to Bayern Munich and could even make his Bundesliga debut in today’s German Super Cup final, as Chelsea and Liverpool continue to battle for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
After a dramatic few hours on Friday that saw the England captain wait for the green light in his car to make the trip to Munich, Kane has finally signed the papers of a £120m deal at 2 a.m. German time on a Saturday morning.
Kane will wear the number 9 shirt for Bayern and could even feature in the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig this afternoon, after Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy agreed a total package of £120m including additional terms, with £105m guaranteed and £86m upfront. That decision has now been confirmed as Tottenham’s top striker has issued a farewell message to the fans.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still in talks with Brighton over Caicedo until the early hours of Saturday morning, but continued delays could still benefit Liverpool in a multi-layered saga that has also seen two the club also competes with Romeo Lavia of Southampton. We’ll have all the latest transfer news from both deals at the start of the Premier League, with champions Manchester City beating Burnley 3-0 in their opening match on Friday night.
Harry Kane’s first interview at Bayern Munich
In his first interview at his new club, Kane said:
“I feel it’s the right period in my career, when someone thinks about Bayern Munich, they think about one of the best teams in the world, overall I’m happy to be here.”
“I’m really excited, it’s been a busy day, but I’m excited to get to know Munich, the team, the venue. I can’t wait to get to know my teammates, the coaches and the manager. physical .
The star striker has been embroiled in a Bayern Munich transfer saga that was briefly delayed yesterday before he was allowed to undergo a medical.
In a message to Tottenham fans on Instagram, Kane said:
“Hi everyone, I want to be the first to tell you, Tottenham fans, that I am leaving the club today.
Harry Kane sent a message to Tottenham fans before the transfer of Bayern
Tottenham will be without their star striker for the Premier League season
Pep Guardiola reveals extent of Kevin De Bruyne’s hamstring injury
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined for ‘a few weeks’ after being sent off in Manchester City’s opening day win over Burnley.
City began their defense of the Premier League title with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Burnley as Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half before Rodri scored the third goal in the second half.
Former Man City captain Vincent Kompany’s win over Burnley was marred by De Bruyne’s 23-minute retreat, with Guardiola revealing his defender injured the same hamstring that left him He couldn’t play at the end of last season.
Guardiola says:
“The hamstrings again. Same stance. It depends on the extent of the injury, but should heal in a few weeks.
