Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Bayern Munich Chief, revealed intriguing insights that shed light on the commendable demeanor exhibited by Harry Kane during their transfer discussions.
Rummenigge unveiled to Bild, stating, “We all agreed in our transfer committee from day one that we wanted to make this transfer. Everyone then had their job, and mine was to keep in touch with Harry a lot. I talked to him a lot and immediately realized what a good guy he is“.
Rummenigge extended an invitation for a telephone conversation with Kane while he was on vacation in the Bahamas. The noteworthy aspect was Kane’s swift response within “two minutes”, a deviation from the norm in the realm of instant messaging on platforms like WhatsApp, as per the Bavarian club’s chief.
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The interview with Rummenigge unveils the extent to which the German club was willing to go in order to solidify this summer transfer. He candidly acknowledged that Kane stood as their “most important” transfer target for the summer.
He expounded, ‘I said to him, ‘We will do everything to make this transfer happen because we all believe that you are the most important man in the entire transfer market for us’
During his talks with Kane, Rummenigge delved into his own transfer journey from Bayern Munich to Inter Milan in 1984, following a decade of remarkable service in Munich.
The England international joined the Bundesliga giants this summer in a $132 million transfer from Tottenham. As Kane transitions to his new life in Germany, his conscientious efforts are evident. He dedicates time to language lessons multiple times a week and has also embraced his company car with enthusiasm.
Harry Kane makes a record start for Bayern Munich
A stellar beginning characterizes Harry Kane’s journey with Bayern Munich, as he secures a notable achievement by netting his first brace for the German club in a triumphant 3-1 victory over Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
Kane exhibited his scoring prowess by successfully converting a penalty and contributing to the third goal against Augsburg. This achievement follows his initial goal on his Bundesliga debut against Weder Bremen, elevating his goal tally to three in just two games.
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These goals also propel Kane into an exclusive realm, making him the third player in Bayern’s storied history to achieve the feat of scoring thrice within their first two appearances. This distinguished company was previously joined by Gustav Jung in 1967 and Adolfo Valencia in 1993, both of whom managed the same feat on their Bundesliga arrivals.
As the season unfolds, the German club eagerly anticipates Kane’s continued form, with hopes that he will emulate the impressive scoring records he established during his tenure at Tottenham. His time with the London club saw him amass a remarkable 280 goals in 485 games.