It’s official, folks: Harry Kane is off to Germany.
England’s captain this morning joined Bayern Munich for an initial £86.4 million. The 30-year-old will sign a four-year contract. The Germans are understandably excited. In the UK, though, most football fans were left scratching their heads. Bayern Munich? Why?
Kane could have gone to Saudi Arabia and played alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane
Some will say they’re a club with a loyal fanbase and a strong history. Yes, but the same can be said of Leeds United and Celtic, so don’t pull that card. If this were the year 2000, Kane’s move would make complete sense. But this is 2023, a time when no one outside of Germany really cares about the Bundesliga – and for good reason. It’s a rubbish league that hasn’t been relevant for decades.
Kane could have taken a leaf out of Messi’s book and headed to Major League Soccer.
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