Harry Kane made his return to Tottenham with his new club Bayern Munich and showed his deep affection for his former team.
- Kane makes first return to Spurs
- German side come out victorious
- Kane keen to show love to Tottenham fans
WHAT HAPPENED?
Kane’s time in Germany has been a familiar story for England’s all-time leading scorer, with the striker netting a heapful of goals without winning a trophy.on his return to Tottenham Hotspur , his side did leave victorious, collecting a 3-2 win and winning the Visit Malta Cup, a pre-season trophy.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
It was the first time Kane had played at Tottenham’s stadium as an opposing player, although his involvement was minimal, playing 11 minutes, as he aimed to build up his fitness ahead of the new Bundesliga season. His love for his former club is still strong and he was eager to show his appreciation to the fanbase that cheered some of his greatest career moments. The 31-year-old was particularly emotional when Spurs fans sung their pre-match anthem before kick off
WHAT KANE SAID
After the final whistle, Kane went to greet his former colleagues and friends, before he posted on X showing his love for the day.
He said: “Amazing to be back at a place that will always be very special to me. Thanks to everyone for an incredible welcome. Great to get some minutes in the legs and step up the preparation for the season.”
WHAT NEXT FOR KANE?
Kane will return to Germany and play one more friendly against Austrian side Tirol. This will be an even better opportunity to get more minutes in the tank, after coming back from a busy summer with England. He will look to continue his electric goal-scoring form from last year, where he netted 36 league goals, under new manager Vincent Kompany.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was given a standing ovation at former club Tottenham as the German side beat Spurs 3-2 in a pre-season friendly.
Kane came on as a late substitute on his first trip back to the London club who he left to join Bayern last summer in a deal worth £86.4m plus add-ons.
The England captain was applauded when he came on and also when he went on a solo lap of honour at the end of the game.
Kane said he “probably shouldn’t have been playing” as he only returned to training on Friday, having helped England reach the final of Euro 2024, but he “was always going to play 10 minutes and it was good”.
He added: “Everything was really rushed through last year, so we didn’t have a chance [to say goodbye], but it was great way to say thank you to all of them.
“The reception I got was amazing and great to clap them around the pitch after, those who stayed behind, and I will always be thankful for every Spurs fan for the support they’ve given me through my whole career. It’s been incredible.
“I just appreciate them seeing me and me seeing them again.”
Kane and Eric Dier, who left Tottenham to join Bayern in January, were also given gifts by Spurs prior to kick-off for their services to the club.
Tottenham also introduced new signings Dominic Solanke, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to their fans before the game started.
When the action got under way, Dejan Kulusevski put Spurs in front only for goals from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller to give Bayern a 3-1 lead.
Kulusevski grabbed a second to reduce the deficit but the Bundesliga club, managed by Vincent Kompany, held on.
Following the exit of Solanke, Bournemouthmanaged a 3-2 win against Girona.
The Cherries went ahead through a Justin Kluivert penalty only for Christian Stuani and Joel Roca to put the Spanish club 2-1 in front.
Luis Sinisterra equalised for Bournemouth before Daniel Jebbison converted a close-range finish for the winner.
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