Bayern chief reveals exciting details: how the Kane mega-transfer unfolded | OneFootball

Just over two years ago, Harry Kane's move to FC Bayern caused a stir. Today it is clear: The 95-million transfer was a complete success. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, who was still closely involved in the decision-making processes at the time, has now provided insights into the background – and raves about the English superstar.

In the summer of 2023, the German record champion invested 95 million euros in the then Tottenham striker – accepting the highest transfer fee in the club's history. Many observers doubted whether this step would be worthwhile given Kane's age. But with his performances, the captain of the English national team has long silenced all critics.

Rummenigge spoke about the deal on Blickpunkt Sport and explained: “Harry is a phenomenon, he is indeed a great player. Back then, when he came, we did everything about two years ago to bring him to Munich. Because I knew we needed a number 9 who simply brings the format and quality like Harry.”

Rummenigge followed Kane already in England

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The former Bayern CEO also revealed that he regularly watched the striker himself. “On Sundays, I often sat on the sofa and watched his games at Tottenham,” Rummenigge recounted. “It quickly became clear: Everyone who had a say with us knew that Harry was the right man.”

The decision has paid off. In just 104 competitive games, Kane has already scored 100 goals for the record champion – a rate with which he even surpasses stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland in Europe.

Kane as a fan favorite and role model

But the 32-year-old impresses not only athletically. For Rummenigge, it is also his personality that makes the difference: “He is not only a great player on the field but also a very pleasant person in private.”

The former board member continued: “He is not an arrogant guy who doesn’t give autographs or isn’t available for selfies. He does everything – he is a really nice, likable guy.”

With this, Kane embodies exactly what Bayern had hoped for from their record transfer: world-class performances on the field and humility off it.

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