'We all want him to break that curse' - Harry Kane backed to fire Bayern Munich to Bundesliga crown by former star Javi Martinez

Kane’s move to Bayern in the summer of 2023 was seen as a strategic step to secure the elusive silverware that had so far evaded him. Despite a record-breaking debut season in Germany, where Kane showcased exceptional form, the 2023-24 season ended in disappointment. The Bavarians saw their extraordinary streak of 11 consecutive league titles interrupted by Bayer Leverkusen’s extraordinary unbeaten run, whereas, they exited the Champions League in the semi-finals, falling to Real Madrid in a thrilling two-legged clash.

Bayern have enjoyed a promising start to the 2024-25 season, leading the Bundesliga table by four points at the winter break after 15 matches. Kane has been pivotal to their success, delivering a remarkable 20 goals and nine assists across all competitions and Martinez hopes that the England skipper will shine brightly in the second phase of the season as well leading the Bavarians to glory.

"In the Bundesliga, you still have to fight for it," Martinez told Marca. "Anything can happen, there are always ups and downs. Obviously, they are the big favourites. Hopefully, that will be the case, and Harry Kane will finally win the title that has been eluding him. It's incredible. After 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles, he arrives in his first year at Bayern... and Leverkusen wins! We all want him to win his first title and break that curse."

For Kane, this season represents an opportunity to rewrite his narrative. The English forward’s search for a winner's medal has been well-documented, with his prolific goal-scoring overshadowed by a lack of team success. As the winter break draws to a close, Bayern will return to Bundesliga action against Borussia Monchengladbach on January 11. Kane will aim to maintain his exceptional form and continue his quest to lead the Bavarians back to the summit of German football.