After an historic Ballon D’Or win and an emotional speech, Harry Kane is heading back to Germany for a “special welcome” at Bayern Munich and a slightly less glamorous cup game.
Kane’s the first English winner of the prize in 25 years and it ends some even longer streaks in Germany. Bayern is celebrating its first Ballon D’Or winner in 45 years and it’s also the first for any player at a German club since 1996.
“We’re all delighted with Harry Kane’s performance. It’s not just his goals that make him an exceptional footballer, and it’s not just on the pitch that he’s a special character,” sporting director Christoph Freund said.
“Harry is a great guy, you very rarely come across someone like him, world-class yet so down-to-earth. Harry has taken the center-forward role to a whole new level — he’s an inspiration, especially for young players. He’s undoubtedly one
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