- Kane expresses optimism: "Team and coach are both driven and eager"
Harry Kane, the high-scorer, notices a fresh zeal in Bayern Munich following the initial stages under new coach Vincent Kompany. "The squad's ravenous, and the gaffer's ravenous to secure victories this campaign," said the 31-year-old Englishman after receiving the "Golden Boot" award as Europe's leading goal-scorer, reflecting on the former campaign without any trophies.
Professional football life under the 38-year-old Kompany is "quite fabulous," according to the striker: "I'm blown away by his vitality." The previous ace earns deep respect from every Bayern player, "not merely as a coach, but also for how he was as a player. Several of us have clashed with him, and we comprehend how robust and fervent he was as a player and how successful, particularly at Manchester City."
Private agenda: "Elevate year after year"
Regardless of his age, Kane wishes to proceed evolving under Kompany. "I enter every season with the aim of enhancing matters," he said: "But when a new coach arrives, it necessitates time to decipher what he wants, how he envisions my part in the team." His objective is to keep propelling the team with his goals. In his second year in Munich, Kane aims to secure titles with Bayern.
In his inaugural Bundesliga season, the striker signed by Bayern in 2023 for roughly 100 million euros netted 36 goals and instantly secured the top scorer position. Winning the "Golden Boot" for the first time solidified his choice to accept a fresh challenge after numerous years at Tottenham Hotspur.
"The Premier League was a major element of my life. The Bundesliga has challenged me. Securing this prize here for the first time stands for itself. The move was a shrewd decision," said Kane.
He fell five goals short of the Bundesliga record of former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski during the 2023/34 season. Can he surpass it in his second Bayern term? "The record is still several goals away following the campaign launch. This record, 41 goals in a season, is remarkable. I came close last season," said Kane. He failed to score in Bayern's 3:2 Bundesliga opening triumph in Wolfsburg, but he did assist two goals.
Kane expresses his admiration for Bavarian football, mentioning, "I'm excited to explore and learn from the rich football culture in Bavaria." During his time in Germany, he hopes to challenge the record set by former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski, stating, "I'd love to represent Bavaria and Bayern Munich by breaking the 41-goal record set by Lewandowski."
