Chris Waddle has urged Harry Kane to snub Tottenham Hotspur for FC Barcelona.
Chris Waddle has urged Harry Kane to snub Tottenham Hotspur for FC Barcelona.
Chris Waddle has urged Harry Kane to snub Tottenham Hotspur for FC Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur appear in a new report that links Harry Kane with a possible move away from Bayern Munich next summer, and the discussion picks up speed after Chris Waddle urged the striker to keep an open mind about a switch to Barcelona.
Waddle spoke to AS and suggested that a sentimental return to Spurs might seem attractive at first glance, but he felt the club would hesitate to commit to such a deal because of Kane’s age and the expected transfer cost.
He noted that Bayern watched Robert Lewandowski leave for Barcelona at a similar stage of his career, and he hinted that Kane might feel he has already achieved most of what he planned to accomplish in both England and Germany.
Chris Waddle has urged Harry Kane to snub Tottenham Hotspur for FC Barcelona.
Kane’s release clause drops to £57million (€65m / $75m) next summer, news which has put Tottenham and Barcelona on red alert.
Meanwhile, Waddle added that Spain, Italy, or France could tempt the 32-year-old striker as he searched for a new challenge, and he remarked that clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Milan might see him as a natural addition because he finishes well, links play, and shifts comfortably between central roles. Moreover, he believed that the Englishman might enjoy playing in Spain instead of heading back to the Premier League.
“I know it sounds good to hear that Kane could return to Tottenham. But I’m not sure Spurs would want him at that age and for that price.
“Even if another club were interested, I don’t know if Bayern would let him go. They let [Robert] Lewandowski go to Barcelona at that age, and he went on to score goals nonstop.
“Perhaps Harry thinks he’s accomplished his mission in England, and perhaps he’ll soon feel the same way about Germany.
“Now Spain, Italy, or France might appeal to him. Bayern is huge, but Real Madrid is even bigger. What a story that would be!
“If I were Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Milan, I’d ask myself: Why not Kane? He scores goals, he’s technically gifted, and he can play as a centre-forward or an attacking midfielder.
“If I were Harry, I’d prefer to try my luck in Spain rather than return to England. A good goalscoring record would be nice, but his track record in England speaks for itself.”
Kane’s clause drops to £57 million next summer, and this detail has caught the attention of Tottenham and Barcelona, with reporter Fraser Fletcher stating that Spurs expect him to return even though they must fend off interest from the Catalan giants.
Kane appears more inclined to choose FC Barcelona over Spurs
Harry Kane sits at a point in his career where sentiment pulls in one direction while ambition pulls in another, and Barcelona looks like the kind of move that will suit a striker who still chases the medals missing from his long run.
Moreover, the chance to step straight into a side that competes for league titles and the Champions League gives him a stage he has wanted for years, and the appeal grows stronger as he approaches the later years of his career. Meanwhile, the idea of testing himself in a new league and culture brings its own appeal for any player with his profile, and the draw of a club known worldwide only increases that interest.
On the other hand, Spurs would see a reunion differently, since his presence would immediately solve their long-standing problem in front of goal and lift the entire squad. Even so, the financial strain of bringing back a forward in his mid-30s, combined with wages that sit in the highest bracket, weakens the case for a return. In the end, Kane gains more from choosing Barcelona, while Spurs face a move that feels sentimental but difficult to justify.