Brave Harry, Legend Unshakable
This summer transfer window has been, in my opinion one of, if not the most unpredictable transfer windows in the European football history. This window is one that would go down in history as unforgettable.
From clubs, especially from the Premier League churning out the bags to sign players to the "invasion" of European market by the Saudi Arabian money bags, poaching talent from all around the continent, depriving Europe of its best talents.
The likes of Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Neymar Jr and a host of other top players have followed the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League, a year after many criticised the Portuguese legend on his decision. This perhaps has taken the shine off the unexpected, although always-coming transfer of Harry Kane out of Tottenham.
Now 30, Kane joined Bayern Munchen for £100 million last weekend and waited barely a few hours to make his debut in the Bavarians 0-3 loss to RB Liepzig in the German Super Cup. While his exit from Spurs has always been on the plate every summer, perhaps, joining Bayern was not an option until now.
As a matter of fact, the England striker may not have desired to leave England at this time, but due to Spurs' Chairman, Daniel Levy's unwillingness to sell to an English side. He was never in shortage of admirers in the Premier League and he'd have loved to stay to break Alan Shearer's record.
The body language of the transfer speaks volume of a loyal servant, who gave his all for the team but was not reciprocated in like manner. It almost feels like he was forced to leave for Bayern, a move that even till he was unveiled by the German champions, still had clouds over it.
I can only imagine how tough it must have been for him to make that decision, to leave a place he has called home for the better part of his life and career. It was even reported he was almost stopped at the last minute by the club from making the flight to Germany, leaving him stranded at the airport. Maybe players will begin to measure their loyalties to teams.
The feel of a new adventure at this time may not have been thrilling like a few years ago but, at 30, he would have realized that this was most likely his last chance at making a big move, coupled with the fact that he is yet to win any major trophy in his professional career. Sadly, he could do nothing to save Bayern in the German Super Cup, in what would have been his first major senior trophy.
Despite being a rival fan on the other side of North London, Kane is a player I admire so much and would have loved he played for Arsenal but of course, I understand that's a daydream given his legacy at Spurs. Nonetheless, I wish him happiness and success in his new voyage in Germany.
Alles Gute, Harry!!!