Harry Kane feels at home in Munich, even off the field. Uli Hoeneß explains what the Bayern star particularly appreciates about his life in Germany.
For Harry Kane, Munich apparently offers far more than just the prospect of winning titles. Uli Hoeneß spoke to BR about how positively the Englishman views life in Germany. In doing so, the Bayern honorary president highlighted not only the striker’s athletic qualities but also his personality.
“He’s a good guy,” Hoeneß said of Kane. He then described a trend that, in his view, has changed the relationship between the Bundesliga and English soccer.
“That’s interesting. In the past, we lost many players to the Premier League because it was seen as the promised land. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot more players from England,” explained the 74-year-old.
Kane is the most prominent example of this at FC Bayern. The England national team captain moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Munich in the summer of 2023 and has since committed himself to the record champions for the long term. On Thursday, he extended his contract through June 30, 2029.
Hoeneß talks about Kane’s daily life in Munich
Hoeneß described why the striker also feels at home in his private life, citing statements he attributed to Kane: “And when you talk to Harry, he says: My family feels safe here, the healthcare system is great. I can walk through the streets here without being afraid.”
In doing so, the honorary president highlights aspects that often receive less attention in discussions about contracts and athletic prospects. According to his account, Kane particularly values his family’s sense of security and the ability to move about freely in his daily life.
Kane himself had recently emphasized that his family’s happiness played a role in his decision about the future. At the press conference announcing his contract extension, he explained: “My family is happy that we can stay here—at the end of the day, everyone is happy.”
From a sporting perspective, the forward also sees good reasons to stay. At the same press conference, he made it clear how important his trust in the team and its chances of winning titles are to him. “If I didn’t believe in the team, if I didn’t believe we could win the biggest titles, I would have looked elsewhere,” Kane said.