Ballon d’Or: Bayern Munich leaders praise Harry Kane after his coronation

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bayern Munich is relishing Harry Kane’s coronation at the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The day after its striker’s victory, the Bavarian club multiplied the laudatory reactions through its leaders. Its president, Herbert Hainer, hailed a historic day for Bayern: “It’s a proud day for FC Bayern. Harry Kane can do it all: he scores goals, more goals and more goals. » He also highlighted the place now occupied by the Englishman in the club’s history, alongside Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “We are proud that this exceptional athlete and person is part of the FC Bayern family”he added.

The club’s general manager, Jan-Christian Dreesen, felt that Kane “fully deserves this title”recalling that he has been setting records for several years and that he represents a model well beyond the field. For his part, Max Eberl, sporting director of Bayern, insisted on the attacker’s ability to assume his responsibilities on the pitch and in the locker room: “He takes responsibility and is someone that others follow, day after day. » For Eberl, this award crowns the Englishman’s entire career and carries a strong message: “You should never give up. » A shower of tributes which underlines the importance of this first Ballon d’Or for Kane, but also for German football.