Fifteen long seasons had to wait. Fifteen years to shine without ever being crowned. But this time, the wait ended: Harry Kane is finally champion. The Bayern Munich striker won his first major trophy this Sunday, without even walking the lawn. Thanks to the draw between Leverkusen and Mainz (2-2), Bayern was mathematically crowned Germany champion. A title obtained without playing, but experienced as a deliverance.
Kane was quick to react, with a message as sober as it is sincere posted this Monday on his social networks. Cap screwed on the head, Bayern jersey on his back, he addressed his fans in a short video: “It was an incredible evening with the players, the staff … This morning, everyone feels it!” But I feel very good. I've been waiting for this for a long time. »» In the process, several images of celebrations have emerged, where we see him slashing the champagne alongside his friend Eric Dier.
An immense relief for the one who dragged, rightly or wrongly, the label of the “magnificent looser”. Passed so often close to the goal – unhappy finalist with Tottenham or England – Kane had resigned himself to seeing the glory escape him. His transfer to Bavaria in the summer of 2023 had raised questions, but the record is already eloquent: 24 goals in the Bundesliga, an immediate imprint, and finally a title.
Kane enjoys her first title: 'It was long … but sweet'
The irony wants this coronation not yet sealed sportingly on the field. Bayern will still have to symbolically validate its title against Borussia M'Gladbach next weekend. But for Kane, the main thing is elsewhere. This title, he will not let go.
And now ? The Englishman hopes that this first trophy will call on others. It remains to be seen if he will choose to continue the Bavarian adventure or to respond to the Sirens of the Premier League this summer …
