Why Tottenham legend Harry Kane misses out on Spurs reunion in Bayern Munich friendly – explained

Bayern Munich star Harry Kane misses out on a pre-season reunion with Tottenham after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign for England.

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• Kane reached the Euro 2024 final with England
• Is entitled to a minimum three-week season break
• Has not joined the squad ahead of friendly against Spurs on August 3

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The England skipper was on national duty with the Three Lions squad in the European Championship until July 14. Each professional footballer is entitled to a minimum of a three-week post-season break and hence Kane is likely to return to training after the first week of August.

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  THE EXPLANATION

  Bayern are playing Tottenham as part of their pre-season tour in South Korea on August 3 in the Coupang Player Series. However, Kane along with a few other superstars are not joining the rest of the squad for their Asian sojourn as they are currently on an extended break after a hectic and stretched-out season.

• WHAT VINCENT KOMPANY SAID

  Bayern Munich's new manager, Vincent Kompany, confirmed Kane's absence during a press conference last month.

  "Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano, and Kingsley Coman won't be there, but hopefully for the first cup game," Kompany stated.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Kane joined Bayern Munich last summer in a blockbuster transfer worth €120 million (£100m/$131 million). Despite his significant contributions, which included netting 36 goals to become the Bundesliga's top scorer, Bayern Munich only managed a third-place finish, trailing 18 points behind champions Bayer Leverkusen.