In a dramatic turn of events, Harry Kane, England captain and Bayern Munich striker, finally ended his trophy drought as the Bundesliga champions secured their 33rd title. Kane was handed a one-game suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, but his wait was extended when RB Leipzig scored a stoppage-time equalizer against Bayern, denying them the title on matchday 34. The following day, second-placed Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw with Freiburg ensured that Bayern clinched the championship. Former Bayern and Tottenham Hotspur striker Jurgen Klinsmann praised Kane, stating that his numbers are "absolutely insane" and that he will continue to be a top performer for several more years.
Kane's career has been filled with near-misses, having been a part of a Tottenham squad that lost the 2019 Champions League final, as well as finishing as runners-up in the League Cup twice and the Premier League twice. Klinsmann, who won his only championship after leaving Tottenham for Bayern in 1995, believes that trophies seemed like a foregone conclusion when Kane joined Bayern for a record 100m euros (£86.4m) in August 2023. However, Bayern's poor performance last season led some to question Kane's ability to deliver silverware.
Despite the criticism, Kane has remained professional and popular among his teammates and fans. He has been praised for his humility and work ethic, as well as his ability to adapt to life in Germany. Kane quickly formed friendships with Bayern legends Thomas Muller and Uli Hoeness, and is well-liked by his teammates, especially Eric Dier.
Kane's impact on Bayern has been significant, as he leads the Bundesliga in goals with 24 and has 36 in all competitions this season. His form has been consistent since his debut season, where he scored 36 goals, only behind Gerd Muller and Robert Lewandowski in a single Bundesliga campaign. Bayern's focus will now shift to the Fifa Club World Cup in the United States this summer, where they will aim to add another trophy to their collection.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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