By winning the Ballon d’Or, Harry Kane has reached the pinnacle of his career so far. The English forward edged out Kylian Mbappé in the vote for the world’s best soccer player. Ahead of the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid, the 33-year-old has now reflected on his move to FC Bayern and had some remarkable things to say.
In the summer of 2023, Kane left Tottenham Hotspur after many years and joined the German record champions. The transfer was a major change for the Englishman, not only on the field but also in his personal life. For the first time in his professional career, he took the plunge and moved abroad.
At the press conference ahead of the match against Atlético, Kane made it clear that the decision had by no means been an easy one for him at the time. Looking back, however, the striker doesn’t regret his move to Munich for a single second.
Kane raves about life at FC Bayern
“The move to Bayern was a big step in my career—it wasn’t easy. I wanted more and changed my life, both on the field and off it,” Kane explained.
In particular, the warm welcome in Munich made it easier for him and his family to settle in. “The way we were welcomed—me and my family—was fantastic. That’s why we’re very happy in Munich.”
These comments underscore just how comfortable the England national team captain now feels at the German record champions.
Kane had once left Tottenham with the goal of finally winning major titles and continuing his athletic development at the highest level.
The fact that this plan has paid off is evident not least from his recent Ballon d’Or award.
“She’s the one who helped me win the Ballon d’Or.”
When asked whether his move to FC Bayern had been decisive for his triumph in the World Player of the Year award, Kane responded with remarkable candor. “When I went to Bayern, I wanted to win trophies and continue to develop. I knew I could go even further,” the striker explained.
The Englishman was convinced that, despite his already outstanding performances in the Premier League, he still had untapped potential. “That’s why I wanted to put myself in a situation where I could improve even more. I’m happy with that decision—it led me to the Ballon d’Or. I’m happy I made the move!”
Kane thus credits his move to Munich with playing a decisive role in his greatest individual career achievement.
In this year’s Ballon d’Or voting, the Bayern star narrowly edged out Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who scored 1,027 points, with 1,055 points of his own.
For FC Bayern, Kane’s comments are a special endorsement. After all, his signing in the summer of 2023 came with high expectations.
The Englishman is now not only Munich’s top scorer but also one of the team’s key leaders.
His words show that the move to the German record champions was far more than just a sporting decision for him. In Munich, Kane has clearly found a new home, both on the field and in his personal life.