Kane Responds To Michael Owen's Insinuation After Moving To Bayern Munich

Harry Kane replied diplomatically to Michael Owen's satire about moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich (Instagram/@harrykane).

JAKARTA - England's National Team (Timnas) captain Harry Kane responded to Michael Owen's claim that the striker was crazy for joining Bayern Munich two years ago, when he was eyeing a Premier League record.

Kane was one of Owen's many outspoken victims, who made the statement in an interview with Rio Ferdinand.

However, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker was diplomatic, insisting that his move to Germany was also about playing at the highest level.

"I heard about it. Everyone has the right to their opinion. I've spent a little time with him (Owen), but I don't really know him."

"Obviously he is a legend of the Premier League and a British legend. So, I will respect him as a person."

"But, in the end, as he will know, everyone's career is different -- everyone's decisions and motivations are different."

"I knew he implied that I was only chasing trophies, but the goal was to be at the highest level as long as possible."

"I am very happy to be playing in big matches, winning titles, major Champions League matches, and the 2025 Club World Cup quarter-finals."

"I feel more and more developed as a player. I push the boundaries of my ability as a player in terms of scoring goals and continuing to grow."

"It's hard not to hear things lately, but these decisions are for the best for me."

"I am very happy to have made that decision and very happy at Bayern Munich now," Kane said.

Apart from that, Harry Kane - Spurs' top scorer - also paid tribute to Chairman Daniel Levy after his departure from the North London club.

Levy has reportedly been asked to step down a few weeks ago following an operational review at Spurs, which ended his 24-year term.

Kane, who graduated from Spurs, witnessed firsthand how Levy turned off the club with the construction of a new stadium and an unrivaled training ground.

However, he also watched Levy's other side in a clash with one of the football negotiators during Kane's attempted move to Manchester City in the summer of 2021.

The 32-year-old finally moved to Bayern Munich in 2023 and was surprised that Levy's tenure in Tottenham Hotspur had ended.

"Obviously, this is a bit surprising, to be honest. I didn't expect it to be like this. Daniel has been a fantastic chairman for Tottenham for about 20 years he has been there."

"Considering where the club used to be and where it is now, I think this is a big change, not only on the pitch, but also off the pitch."

"At every stage, there must be changes in the club, and changes in higher positions. Of course I don't know much about why or what happened."

"All I can say is that I wish Daniel the best in the future," he said.