'See how many hat-tricks we can get together!' - Harry Kane sets challenge for Thomas Muller after Bayern Munich legend begins MLS adventure with Vancouver Whitecaps

Kane’s hat-trick against Hoffenheim took his goal tally to 13 for the season so far, having netted eight times in just four league matches. He also scored twice in Bayern’s Champions League victory over Chelsea in midweek, with his other goals coming in the German Cup and the German Super Cup.

The former Tottenham striker’s latest hat-trick came after Muller, who played alongside Kane at Bayern between 2023 and 2025, scored three times in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 7-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union in MLS on September 14. And in a social media post following his efforts, Bayern icon Muller spoke directly to Kane, saying “Harry, now I know how you feel.”

Kane was quick to respond to Muller over social media following his hat-trick against Hoffenheim, challenging both himself and the Germany legend to keep up their rich veins of goalscoring form this season. Speaking directly to Muller on Instagram, Kane said: “Wanted to give a little shout out to Thomas Muller. I know you sent me a video last week and, yeah, here’s one back and let’s see how many hat-tricks we can get together. So wishing you all the best for the rest of the season.”

Emerging through Bayern’s youth system in 2008, Muller went on to become the club’s all-time leading appearance maker with 756 matches played across 17 seasons. The forward scored 250 goals and recorded 223 assists for the German giants, winning 13 league titles and two Champions League crowns. He joined Vancouver on a free transfer in August.

Kane and Bayern are next in action when they entertain Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Friday. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if Muller will overcome an adductor injury in time for Vancouver’s home clash with the Portland Timbers in MLS on Thursday.