Harry Kane’s Journey in Bavaria: Embracing Culture and Football

omidbasir- When Harry Kane concluded his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur two and a half years ago, he expressed a desire to “embrace the culture” with his move to Bayern Munich. Upon his arrival, he stated, “Of course, I’m going to try and learn. I want to try and embrace the culture and the country. I want to have at least one or two [German] lessons every week. It will be tough, but it’s something I’m willing to try.”

In September, the 32-year-old revealed that he was still attending lessons, although progress has been gradual. “The German is okay. I’ve got a lesson after training today. I’m just getting back into it. I pick up some words now and then and can understand a few things, but I just have to keep practicing,” he admitted.

As the year turned, Kane was again asked about his German language skills. Responding in English, he acknowledged that there is still a considerable journey ahead. He remarked, “It’s very hard, to be honest. But I’m trying to keep having two lessons a week. I’m at a point where I’m starting to understand more and more when the guys talk in the dressing room. I hope that by the end of the season I’ll be able to have a short conversation or even give my first interview in German. I’m putting a bit of pressure on myself now.”

When inquired about his favorite German word, he cheerfully responded, “Tor!” (Goal).

Kane has recently been linked with potential moves to Barcelona and a return to the Premier League. His contract with Bayern runs until the summer of 2027, and despite the speculation, he does not seem inclined to leave the club anytime soon.

In December, he mentioned, “I haven’t had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven’t yet discussed my situation with Bayern. There’s no rush. I’m really happy in Munich. You can see that in the way I’m playing. If there’s contact, then we’ll see. But I’m not thinking about the new season yet. First up is the World Cup in the summer. And it’s very unlikely that anything will change after this season.”

This week, he added, “Munich is our home now; my family and I feel very comfortable here. The club and the fans are fantastic. Munich will always have a place in my heart.”

Bayern’s Director of Sport, Max Eberl, is keen to retain the former Millwall loanee for the long term. He stated, “Harry knows exactly what he wants and we have plans for him. We would like to continue. We can very, very well imagine that, but we will basically discuss everything with Harry.”

Kane made these comments during a visit to a Bayern fan club in Denkendorf. When a BILD reporter asked how many more years he planned to attend such events, he responded, “I really enjoy it here a lot! I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now. And days like this solidify that.”

Following the winter break, Kane’s table-topping Bayern will return to Bundesliga action on January 11 against Wolfsburg. Before that, they will face RB Salzburg in a friendly on Tuesday.