‘Itch’ to return to Premier League is gone – Kane

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Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has admitted that his desire to return to England and break the Premier League’s all-time scoring record has faded since moving to Bayern Munich.

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The England captain left Tottenham for Bayern in 2023 after scoring 213 goals in the Premier League, leaving him 47 goals short of Alan Shearer’s record of 260.

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Kane initially expected to return to England one day and attempt to surpass Shearer’s tally, but his experience in Germany has changed his outlook.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Kane was quoted as saying, “When I first left, for sure it was something I thought, I would definitely be coming back. That itch isn’t there as much anymore,” Kane said.

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The striker has enjoyed a sensational spell at Bayern, scoring freely for both club and country and finishing last season with 73 goals.

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Kane, who is entering the final 12 months of his four-year contract at Bayern, is expected to discuss a new deal with the German champions.

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After receiving the Golden Shoe for finishing as the Bundesliga’s top scorer, Kane stressed how happy he is with life in Munich.

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“I am extremely happy here in Munich,” he said. “It opened my eyes to a totally different world of football outside of England and it has made me appreciate European football even more.

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“I just think the team we have here and the manager, my family is really settled here, it is just about being in the best place possible.”

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Kane did not completely rule out a return to England, but made clear that his immediate focus remains on Bayern.

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“Never say never, but for now I am concentrating on Bayern Munich and we will see what the future holds,” he added.

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