Can Harry Kane speak German yet? Update from Bayern Munich superstar as England captain bids to become bilingual

Harry Kane has delivered an update on how his German lessons are going, with the Bayern Munich superstar still in the process of becoming bilingual. The England captain stepped out of his professional comfort zone in 2023 when completing a move to the Allianz Arena. His communication skills are improving, but there is still work to be done on the linguistics front.

Farewell to England: Why Bayern move was made
Having become Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer, Kane sought a new challenge once it became apparent that major silverware would be difficult to come by in his homeland. He opted to go trophy-chasing with Bayern.

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Curse lifted! Kane scoring for fun in trophy triumphs
A first major honour of his career was secured last season, when becoming a Bundesliga title winner, with Supercup success being savoured since then. Kane has done much of his talking on the field, with remarkable individual standards being maintained in Munich.
Back to school: Language lessons being taken
He is, having relocated alongside his wife and children, doing his best to communicate with those around him in their native language. That is not a quick or easy process, with the 32-year-old striker happy to admit that he is still far from fluent.

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Communication skills: Kane understands some German
Asking about how his schooling is going when it comes to learning a new language, Kane told his Cleats Club channel: “The German is okay. I’ve got a lesson after training today. Just getting back into it. I pick up some words now and then and can understand a few things, but just have to keep practising.”
Next move: Another transfer being speculated on
It may be that Kane finds himself on the move again before he masters German, with questions being asked of his long-term future. He is under contract until 2027, but there has been talk of a move to Barcelona being made or a return to England that would allow him to chase down Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goals record.