Harry Kane's 'classic British sense of humour' delights Manuel Neuer as Bayern Munich captain hails 'very dangerous' striker

Kane made a significant career move in the summer of 2023, leaving Tottenham after nearly two decades with the London club. His decision to join Bayern Munich was driven by a desire to win major trophies, something that had eluded him during his time in England. Kane’s debut season with Bayern was a personal triumph; he netted 36 goals, securing the Golden Boot as Europe’s top scorer.

Beyond his goal-scoring prowess, Kane’s personality has also made a positive impact in the Bayern Munich dressing room. In an interview withBundesliga.com, Neuer said: "He is very open and communicative, and he has the classic British sense of humour just like Eric Dier, which I like a lot. He is a very good team player and captain, and he does our team a lot of good."

When asked about Kane’s prospects for further integration into Bayern’s playing style in the upcoming season, Neuer replied: "It's important for Harry and for our game that the passes into the box are very short. If we win the ball high up the pitch or are in possession around the box, it's important that we get him into the game because he proved last year that he is very dangerous in front of goal. He can score with every part of his body: he is good with his head and with both feet and he has a great shot on him. He is an out-and-out striker and we can always rely on him."

Despite Kane's individual success, the season ended on a disappointing note for the club as Bayern failed to win any trophies, marking their first season without silverware since 2012.

As Bayern embark on a new season, much is expected from Kane. His goal-scoring ability will undoubtedly be a key factor in the Bavarian's quest for trophies. They have got off to a strong start, overseeing a 4-0 victory against Ulm in the DFB-Pokal, with Kane contributing to the score line. The next challenge for Bayern is their Bundesliga opener against Wolfsburg, where they will aim to build on their early momentum.