Harry Kane has confirmed his stay at Tottenham Hotspur, ending the Manchester City chase for the England captain.
The 28-year-old informed Spurs of his desire to leave in May and, although City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the Premier League champions’ interest in signing Kane, it could not be reached. an agreement between the two clubs.
Kane made his first appearance of the season in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Wolves, but City were still expected to make one last push to sign him before the transfer deadline ends on August 31. .
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“It was amazing to see the reception of Spurs fans on Sunday and read some of the messages of support I’ve had in recent weeks.” Kane posted on social media Wednesday, ending speculation about his future.
“I will stay at Tottenham this summer and will be one hundred percent helping the team achieve success.”
It was amazing to see the Spurs fan reception on Sunday and read some of the support messages I’ve had in recent weeks. 👏⚽
I will be staying at Tottenham this summer and will be one hundred percent helping the team achieve success. #COYS pic.twitter.com/uTN78tHlk1
– Harry Kane (@HKane) August 25, 2021
Kane’s announcement puts an end, for the time being, to a saga that began with the striker believing he had a verbal agreement with Spurs president Daniel Levy that he would be allowed to leave if a suitable offer was received.
Tottenham valued Kane at over £ 150m and were very reluctant to start negotiations as the striker had three years left on his £ 200,000 a week contract and is of central importance to the team. .
Sources told ESPN that the city would be willing to offer £ 100 million and could include players as part of any deal, although sources at both clubs denied that a formal offer had ever been made.
Kane tried to force through a transfer by finding out late in preseason training with Spurs sources on ESPN, but later issued a statement clarifying that he had never refused to train.
Spurs head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has repeatedly said that Kane was being treated like any other member of the squad throughout the saga, and that he was slowly returning after a long summer break from the race. ‘England in the Euro 2020 final.
“Fantastic news. Fantastic news for everyone,” Nuno told a news conference Wednesday. “Since Harry joined us, he’s been working, so that’s what we value. His attitude in training has been fantastic. It’s over, Harry will be with us. He’s worked today, it’s an option for tomorrow. Like I said, great news for everyone. “
“We are all very happy. One of the best players in the world. We are all delighted to have one more option for the season ahead.
“I don’t care at all [about when Kane might leave]. It’s day to day, it’s an option for tomorrow [Spurs host Pacos de Ferreira in the second leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier]. That’s the only thing and that’s my only thought: try to make the best decisions to help the team tomorrow and Harry is one of the options. I’m not going to say what we’re talking about. He is among us. “
He wasn’t on the squad for the day when Spurs beat City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the opening weekend of the season, prompting thousands of local fans to sing, “Are you watching Harry Kane?”
Kane received a more positive reception from Tottenham traveling fans when he made a 20-minute cameo at Molineux on Sunday and was able to make his first home appearance of the season on Thursday.