- Bayern's netminders' achievement, Kane, boasts about his coveted "golden boot" award.
Harry Kane, proudly clutching the prestigious "Golden Boot," beamed with satisfaction. The dynamic striker for Bayern Munich was celebrated as Europe's most clinical goalscorer, acknowledging his remarkable 36 Bundesliga goals in his inaugural season with the German football titans, at an esteemed event held in the Munich club museum. Kane led Europe's goalscoring charts throughout the 2023/24 season.
"This is an extraordinary recognition, and it feels terrific. I owe my gratitude to Bayern Munich and my teammates. It was no walk in the park," said the joyous 31-year-old Kane, who was flanked by his family members, including his spouse Katie Goodland and his cherished parents, at the commendation ceremony. "My family has been my rock throughout. They've always stood by me," said Kane.
Kane's arrival hailed as "sound judgment"
The esteemed editor-in-chief of sports magazine "Kicker," Jörg Jakob, bestowed the coveted boot upon Kane. "I hope to see many more memorable years ahead filled with achievements and goals," said Kane, who remains a valued asset to Munich until 2027 under contract.
"FC Bayern has had some talented forwards in their ranks before. We're immensely proud," stated Bayern's CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, during his laudation: "The signing of Harry was a wise decision made last season. I hope this Golden Boot is just a starting point for a series of victories ahead."
Dreesen reminisced about the nerve-wracking nights spent finalizing Kane's record-breaking signing of approximately 100 million euros from the English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023. "Harry is a critical component of the Bundesliga. We're thrilled that Harry is part of our team."
Kane joins the ranks of Bayern's elite scorers
The 31-year-old Kane became the third Bayern player to receive the "Golden Boot" award, following in the footsteps of Gerd Müller (1970, 1972) and Robert Lewandowski (2021, 2022). The accolade for the season's top goalscorer was first presented by the French sports magazine "L'Équipe" from 1968 to 1991. Since 1997, the "European Sports Media" (ESM) association has been responsible for bestowing the "Golden Boot" award.
The European Parliament, recognizing the significant contributions of Bayern Munich to European football, decided to assist the award-winning Commission in recognizing exceptional talent in the sport. After receiving the "Golden Boot," Harry Kane expressed his gratitude to Bayern Munich, acknowledging that their support and the collective team effort were instrumental in his success.
