Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed his long-held ambitions to win the Ballon d'Or and insisted he is a “credible candidate” to receive the prestigious award in 2025.
Despite cementing his reputation as one of the the greatest strikers in the worldbecoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team, Kane infamously failed to win a single club trophy in his professional career.
A runner-up in Premier League and each of the last two European Championships, Kane's debut campaign at Bayern Munich coincided with the club's first trophyless season in more than a decade. The greedy cabinet had little to do with Kane's performances.
The England international scored 44 goals in 45 games for his new employers, ensuring that he shared the Gerd Muller Trophy with Kylian Mbappe at the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards event in Paris.
“This trophy validates my career choice, that of leaving my country for the first time at the age of 30,” Kane said recently. Team in an exclusive interview. “And it allowed me to come for the first time to the Golden Ball ceremony at the Theater du Chatelet to participate in the presentation of all these prestigious awards.
“I hope to come back to maybe win another even more prestigious one,” Kane added with a wink and a smile.
Asked if he ever thought about the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or, Bayern the number nine was highlighted. “Of course I'm thinking about it!” he declared. “And why not say it, I believe in it. I feel my performances make me a credible candidate.
“I keep improving, playing in teams, whether it's Bayern or England, that are natural contenders for big wins. So with my individual performances and a big collective win as Champions LeagueWhy couldn't I believe in my chances?”
Bayern are well placed to win this year's Bundesliga, ending Kane's long wait for collective honors. While the Bavarians have not been as successful on the continent, they are expected to qualify for the knockout stage and remain one of the main contenders for the title.
“I dreamed about Ballon d'Or since I was a kid,” continued Kane, who is trying to emulate Michael Owen's achievement in 2001 as the last Englishman to win the award, “and even more so with the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo period which has given it even more luster big. this generation.
“Who knows if in 2025 we won't see each other again for another interview?” Kane finished with a laugh.