Surprise job offer: Manning tempts Bayern star Harry Kane to the NFL | OneFootball

Harry Kane is currently in outstanding form: 15 goals in eight season games underline the importance of the English striker at FC Bayern. But despite his dream start to the new season, the 32-year-old is also concerned with his sporting future - and that could indeed lead him to the USA after his football career.

Kane makes no secret of the fact that he is a passionate fan of American football: "I've been following the NFL for about ten years, and I love it. That's at least something I have in mind. I feel like I have many, many years ahead of me as a footballer - but so much can happen, things change so quickly. As my football career comes to an end, I might take a closer look at it and start practicing a bit."

For Kane, such a switch would be a unique opportunity: "To make it to the highest level in two different sports - football and football - would be something very special."

Eli Manning makes surprising offer

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The statements of the Bayern star have also not gone unnoticed in the USA. NFL legend Eli Manning, who won the Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2008 and 2012, addressed Kane directly in the BILD: "Of course he could do it. The New York Giants would welcome Harry Kane as a new kicker at any time."

So suddenly there is a real job offer on the table - and that from one of the greatest quarterbacks of his generation.

Is Kane's dream realistic at all? Ex-NFL pro Markus Kuhn, now a TV expert, is skeptical but believes in the chance: "All professional athletes at this level know what it takes to become a pro. I could imagine him definitely trying it."

However, Kuhn adds: "You should not underestimate how hard it is to kick such an egg. But it is also clear: Harry Kane would definitely help the sport with international growth."

NFL connection thanks to Tom Brady

That Kane has a penchant for the NFL is no secret. He has been following the league intensively for years. Add to this his friendship with Tom Brady, who could possibly open doors for him. Now Eli Manning is also getting involved - and making the dream of a switch to the NFL suddenly a bit more tangible.

Whether Kane actually takes the step from the penalty spot to the end zone remains to be seen. What is certain: With his precision and professionalism, he would also be an exciting personality for the NFL.

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