Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that he almost cried when Harry Kane left Tottenham for Bayern Munich in the 2023 summer transfer window.
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Berbatov did not want Kane to leave EnglandUnited legend almost cried striker moved to BayernWas surprised to Kane had no other takers in EnglandFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Kane left Spurs in the summer of 2023 to complete a high-profile move to Bayern Munich. The English striker has since emerged as the perfect long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Allianz Arena. After winning the Golden Boot in the Bundesliga in his maiden season, the England captain has made a flying start in the 2024-25 campaign with 17 goals across all competitions in 14 appearances.
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Former Manchester United and Spurs striker Berbatov was surprised that no other Premier League club went for Kane before he moved to Germany. Kane was linked with a move to Manchester City in 2021 after Sergio Aguero left the club, however, Tottenham did not approve his sale despite being offered £100 million (€119m). Meanwhile, former United boss Erik ten Hag was said to be keen on signing Kane last year, but the club decided against meeting Spurs' valuation.
WHAT DIMITAR BERBATOV SAID
Speaking on , Berbatov said of how he reacted to Kane's decision to leave Tottenham after 19 years at the club: "Harry Kane is a machine. I was crying that day [he left]. Well, not crying! But I was like 'seriously?!' 'No other club in the Premier League wanted him to stay here?"
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR HARRY KANE?
Kane will be back in action for Vincent Kompany's Bayern side on Wednesday night as they host Portuguese giants Benfica in a Champions League clash at Allianz Arena. Bayern are due back in Bundesliga action away at St. Pauli three days later.
