Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has explained that he ‘reluctantly’ agreed to Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich.
Kane’s move to the Bundesliga champions was confirmed earlier this morning with the former Spurs striker having signed a contract with Bayern Munich that will run until the summer of 2027.
In a statement on Tottenham’s official website, Levy claimed that he attempted to enter into various contract talks with Kane and his representatives over a long period of time, only for Kane to inform the board that he wanted to seek a fresh challenge and would not be signing a contract extension.
The 30-year-old’s contract in North London was due to expire next summer, which could have seen Kane agree to a pre-contract deal with Bayern in the January transfer window before walking away for free at the end of the current campaign.
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Daniel Levy speaks about Harry Kane’s exit from Spurs
Levy said: “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. 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.
“Harry’s achievements and records say everything about the player, and throughout his 19 years at the Club, Harry has been a model professional, on and off the pitch and an inspiration for young players who dream of following in his footsteps.
“I should like to thank Harry for everything he’s done for us, all the memories, all the records – we wish him and his family all the best for the future. It goes without saying, he’s always welcome back. He’s a much loved and valued member of the Spurs family, forever in our history.”
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