Harry Kane lifts first trophy as Bayern Munich respond to Premier League return rumours
Harry Kane has won the first trophy of his career with Bayern Munich (Getty) Harry Kane lifted the first trophy of his career on Saturday as Bayern Munich celebrated their Bundesliga title success. Bayern were officially crowned Bundesliga champions last Sunday following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw away to Freiburg. But Vincent Kompany’s side celebrated their final home game of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena. Kane scored his 25th goal in the Bundesliga this season to put Bayern in front and the England captain is now on course to finish as the division’s top goalscorer. But more importantly for the 31-year-old is securing the first team trophy of his career. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. And Kane looked overjoyed as he raised the Bundesliga’s Meisterschale trophy above his head alongside his Bayern teammates. ‘Incredible feeling. It was a long time coming. Lots of hard work and sacrifices for moments like this to celebrate with the fans,’ Kane said during Bayern’s title celebrations. ‘Hopefully first of many, we have a great team and a great coach.’ Harry Kane is also on course to finish as the Bundesliga’s top goalscorer this season (Reuters) Harry Kane was soaked with beer by his Bayern teammate Jonas Urbig (Reuters) Having won his first trophy with Bayern, Kane has been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer. But speaking this week, Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, insisted that the England captain will not be leaving the German club. ‘That’s not an issue,’ Freund told Abendzeitung ‘Harry is very well respected in the team. He gets along well with everyone. He’s in the prime of his life and has acclimatised superbly in Munich. ‘Even the departure of his friend Eric Dier in the summer does not directly affect Harry.’ Bayern Munich fans paid tribute to Thomas Muller in his final home game for the club (Reuters) Bayern also used their final home game of the season to pay tribute to Thomas Muller, who is leaving the club at the end of the season after 25 years. The 35-year-old is not retiring and has received offers to join Major League Soccer in the United States. ‘75,000 hearts here, beating for me once again,’ Muller told Sky Germany after Bayern’s win on Saturday. It’s a fantastic moment, so much appreciation, I can’t even realize it right now. Football and the people have made me happy.’ Thomas Muller celebrates his 13th Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich (DPA via PA Wire) In an emotional speech to fans, Muller added: ‘We all knew this moment would come. ‘I’m happy we brought the title back to Munich. The appreciation you gave me is unique. 25 years at this club, the stadium has always been full – the development of the club has been impressive, I’m happy to have helped and contributed. ‘We reached the top of European football. I want to thank the people who accompanied me throughout the years. I’ll miss the feeling of scoring goals in front of a full stadium, but especially the relationships with my teammates and coaches. ‘The club can look positively into the future. We have young hungry players who give their hearts for Bayern. ‘I’m not sad. I’m looking forward to what’s coming, even though it certainly won’t be better than what I had here. Now let’s celebrate.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Harry Kane lifted the first trophy of his career on Saturday as Bayern Munich celebrated their Bundesliga title success.
Bayern were officially crowned Bundesliga champions last Sunday following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw away to Freiburg.
But Vincent Kompany’s side celebrated their final home game of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena.
Kane scored his 25th goal in the Bundesliga this season to put Bayern in front and the England captain is now on course to finish as the division’s top goalscorer.
But more importantly for the 31-year-old is securing the first team trophy of his career.
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And Kane looked overjoyed as he raised the Bundesliga’s Meisterschale trophy above his head alongside his Bayern teammates.
‘Incredible feeling. It was a long time coming. Lots of hard work and sacrifices for moments like this to celebrate with the fans,’ Kane said during Bayern’s title celebrations.
‘Hopefully first of many, we have a great team and a great coach.’
Having won his first trophy with Bayern, Kane has been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer.
But speaking this week, Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, insisted that the England captain will not be leaving the German club.
‘That’s not an issue,’ Freund told Abendzeitung
‘Harry is very well respected in the team. He gets along well with everyone. He’s in the prime of his life and has acclimatised superbly in Munich.
‘Even the departure of his friend Eric Dier in the summer does not directly affect Harry.’
Bayern also used their final home game of the season to pay tribute to Thomas Muller, who is leaving the club at the end of the season after 25 years.
The 35-year-old is not retiring and has received offers to join Major League Soccer in the United States.
‘75,000 hearts here, beating for me once again,’ Muller told Sky Germany after Bayern’s win on Saturday.
It’s a fantastic moment, so much appreciation, I can’t even realize it right now. Football and the people have made me happy.’
In an emotional speech to fans, Muller added: ‘We all knew this moment would come.
‘I’m happy we brought the title back to Munich. The appreciation you gave me is unique. 25 years at this club, the stadium has always been full – the development of the club has been impressive, I’m happy to have helped and contributed.
‘We reached the top of European football. I want to thank the people who accompanied me throughout the years. I’ll miss the feeling of scoring goals in front of a full stadium, but especially the relationships with my teammates and coaches.
‘The club can look positively into the future. We have young hungry players who give their hearts for Bayern.
‘I’m not sad. I’m looking forward to what’s coming, even though it certainly won’t be better than what I had here. Now let’s celebrate.’
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