Harry Kane’s whirlwind first day playing for Bayern Munich included medical tests, photo shoots and interviews after landing in Germany on a private jet.
Bayern took us behind the scenes as England captain Kane completed his £100m move from Tottenham Hotspur on Friday and Saturday.
The video shows Kane landing in Bavaria on a private jet and emerging from the plane wearing sunglasses after finally getting the green light from the Spurs to fly and complete his move.
Kane smiles as he is driven into town, speaking of his “excitement in experiencing this new city.” He admits he has made a few appearances in Munich for Spurs and England but never had the chance to actually explore.
The 30-year-old grins as one of dozens of Bayern fans gathered to welcome him yells ‘Welcome to Munich’ as the car arrives at the club’s training ground.
Bayern Munich took us behind the scenes of Harry Kane’s first day at the club following his £100 million move from Tottenham Hotspur
In the video, Kane can be seen smiling as he puts on the Bayern shirt for the first time for a photo shoot
Kane flew to Munich on a private jet after Tottenham gave the green light to the move on Friday
Kane puts on Bayern kit for the first time and undergoes the necessary medical tests to complete his transfer. With electrodes on his torso and a blood pressure monitor on his arm, Kane gets on the exercise bike.
Darkness has fallen in Munich by the time Kane is driven to his next port of call, but that hasn’t stopped eager fans from welcoming him to Germany’s best club.
We then see Kane in the hands of a physiotherapist examining his knees before donning a tight suit for his official reveal photocall alongside Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.
He was an integral part of the negotiations with Tottenham’s formidable chairman Daniel Levy that secured the prolific England star’s signature.
Kane holds up a Bayern shirt with ‘2027’ printed on the back, signifying the four-year contract he has agreed, poses for photos and gives interviews to club media.
“Bayern Munich is one of the biggest clubs in the world,” says Kane. “Throughout my career I want to keep improving and keep pushing myself to be the very best.
“I felt like it was the right step in my career to really push myself and test myself at the highest level.”
Kane, wearing electrodes and a sphygmomanometer, on his bike during his medical exam
Kane is seen undergoing the medicals at Bayern’s training ground to complete his move
A physiotherapist checks Kane’s joints as part of his first day playing for Bayern Munich
Kane looks delighted as he dons Bayern sportswear for the first time during his medical
Kane with Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen during his unveiling photoshoot on Friday
We then see Kane put on the Bayern shirt for the first time and answer ‘I love it’ when asked how it feels.
Kane was able to wear the shirt on the pitch for the first time on Saturday evening when he made his debut from the substitutes’ bench against RB Leipzig in the DFL-SuperCup.
However, it was far from the debut Kane envisioned as Bayern were thrashed 3-0. Already two goals down when he came on, Kane hit the ball just three times in 27 minutes of action.
As Kane’s quest for a first career trophy progresses, his new coach Thomas Tuchel felt the need to apologize.
Kane spoke publicly for the first time since his move on Sunday morning.
Kane made his debut for Bayern on Saturday evening, but lost 3-0 to RB Leipzig
Kane was brought into the game in the 63rd minute, but only touched the ball three times
Kane addressed the media for the first time as a Bayern player during a press conference on Sunday
On leaving Spurs for a new challenge at Bayern, Kane said: “I’ve always wanted to push my limits and see how far that could take me.” I want to fight for the Champions League, I want to fight for titles. I look forward to that challenge.
“I’ve spent my whole career and my whole life in England. It can take some getting used to to get used to a new league, different teams.
“Everyone expects Bayern to run away with the league every year, but teams are improving and it’s a challenge.
“I have adapted during my career with Tottenham and the national team, and I will do that here.”
About the challenge of mastering the German language, he added: ‘Of course I’m going to try and learn. I want to try to embrace the culture and the country. I want to have at least 1 or 2 lessons per week.
“It’s going to be tough, but I’m willing to try.”
Kane was warmly welcomed by the fans of Bayern Munich on Saturday evening
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