Why Harry Kane Chose Bayern Munich: Unveiling the Driving Force Behind his Title-Winning Quest

Harry Kane has revealed that his decision to join Bayern Munich was driven by his desire to thrive under the intense pressure of securing trophies. This comes as his team gears up for their Bundesliga opener against Werder Bremen, which will be broadcast live on Friday. The English captain successfully completed his £100m transfer and made his debut last Saturday, making a substitute appearance in the team's 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.

Kane, in an exclusive interview with We News, is currently getting ready for the commencement of the Bundesliga season with the German champions. They will be heading to the Weser Stadium, and the 30-year-old is determined to kick off his career in Germany with a strong start. There is a great anticipation for Bayern to maintain their title.

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Bayern Munich

Friday 18th August 7:20pm

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"I believe I am prepared to quickly adapt and perform against Werder Bremen, which will be broadcasted live on We Football this Friday. In terms of preparation, I had a productive pre-season with intensive training sessions and multiple matches. This week, I seamlessly integrated into the team atmosphere and adapted comfortably."

"I am eagerly looking forward to the commencement of the season."

The first game of a league season is always thrilling as it is an opportunity to showcase your abilities and determination.

Although it will be challenging, just like any away game, I am enthusiastic about representing Bayern Munich. I aim to demonstrate my skills honed throughout my entire career and ultimately emerge victorious, while also making the fans proud.

Kane's lack of major trophies in his professional career has been widely discussed, but at Bayern, there will be great anticipation for the club to secure silverware by the end of the season.

Kane is excited to embrace the pressure that comes with his transfer from Tottenham. In an interview with We News, he expressed his aspirations of personal growth, craving the thrill of vying for titles each year, achieving success in the Champions League, and pushing himself to surpass limits.

Winning games, titles, and Champions League titles, with me playing in the forward position, increases the likelihood of me scoring goals, thereby enabling us to win additional individual accolades. However, this success is contingent on the achievements of the team as a whole. My primary focus is on our collective accomplishment, and it commences this Friday.

"With a long season ahead, there is immense pressure for Bayern Munich to secure the league title and make substantial progress in the Champions League, and I am eagerly looking forward to taking on this challenge.

"At a prestigious club like Bayern Munich, winning is non-negotiable. There is no room for any doubts," he emphasized.

If you fail to win or underperform, doubt will arise regarding your abilities. Throughout my career, be it with Tottenham or England, I have successfully dealt with such situations.

Commencing the new season, the aim is to begin on a positive note with a favorable outcome. Although an away game poses its challenges, securing a victory would provide us with the necessary boost in confidence for the remainder of the month.

'I want to feel the pressure of winning trophies'

With utmost dedication, Kane is determined to contribute towards Bayern's triumphant season. Achieving success with his new team and even leading England to victory in the upcoming European Champions could pave the way for individual accolades like the prestigious Ballon d'Or.

When questioned about personal accolades, he responded: "If we're able to secure the league title and win the Champions League, and considering the upcoming European Championships next summer, we've witnessed that winning team championships is crucial for achieving recognition like the Ballon d'Or.

"While it may be a consideration if I'm scoring goals and helping the team claim trophies, my current focus isn't really centered on that."

When Kane reflects on his career, what would he consider as a definition of success? Is it the achievements and recognition in both club and country?

He stated, "It is difficult to quantify the exact number of trophies I aspire to win. However, I have consistently maintained throughout my entire career that I never want to retire with a sense of regret, feeling that I could have achieved more or pushed myself harder."

That played a significant role in my decision to join Bayern Munich, as I knew that in order to enhance my skills and grow as a player, I needed to compete at the highest level.

Undoubtedly, my aspiration is to emerge victorious in every competition I participate in. That remains the ultimate objective each season. Nevertheless, when I eventually retire from the sport, whenever that may be, my foremost desire is to ensure that I have constantly pushed myself to my utmost potential. And that is a commitment I will uphold.

Watch Harry Kane's Bundesliga debut on We! Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich live on We Football from 7.20pm on Friday; kick-off 7.30pm.

'If team win, individual awards will look after themselves'

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Harry Kane made his debut for Bayern Munich, marking the end of his 4369-day tenure at Tottenham, with no trophies to his name throughout. It was anticipated that he would bring an end to this trophy drought immediately upon joining Bayern Munich, but instead, the new signing was met with schadenfreude.

RB Leipzig's victory in the Supercup came as a shock to Bayern supporters at the Allianz Arena, thanks to Dani Olmo's impressive hat-trick. Despite his best efforts, Kane was unable to prevent his team from falling behind by two goals before he even entered the game. And before he could make an impact, RB Leipzig increased their lead to three goals.

Kane had anticipated feeling welcomed by Bayern, but this stunning defeat was not in his plans. Despite his continuous efforts, he struggled to make a significant impact. Thomas Tuchel went as far as apologizing to Kane for his teammates' inability to successfully pass the ball to him.

Kane is no stranger to shouldering a club's expectations. However, at Spurs, he held a special place in the hearts of the fans long before these expectations took hold. Now, at the age of 30, there are countless reasons why he must deliver on this stage.

For more insights, read Adam Bate's conversation with Mario Gomez and Phillip Lahm here.

Bayern's struggles on Kane's debut highlight pressure he will face

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Watch Harry Kane's Bundesliga debut live on We

Harry Kane will make his inaugural appearance for Bayern Munich as they begin their Bundesliga title defense against Werder Bremen on Friday night. Watch the match live on We Action from 7.20pm on August 18, with kick-off at 7.30pm.

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FC Augsburg

Sunday 27th August 4:30pm

Kick off 4:30pm

Bayern will host Augsburg in their upcoming match, which will be broadcasted live on We Football on August 27. The kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm. Don't miss the opportunity to stream the Bundesliga and more on We with NOW for only £26 per month for 12 months.