Harry Kane has insisted that his conscience is clear as he aims to win trophies with Tottenham despite the collapse of the desired transfer to Manchester City.
Having expressed a desire to leave Spurs at the end of last season, the England captain was strongly tied to a record transfer to the Premier League champions during the window.
But despite city boss Pep Guardiola publicly declaring his interest in the 28-year-old, a move didn’t materialize with Spurs refusing to negotiate.
After a long hiatus due to his Euro 2020 efforts with England, Kane was back in Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Wolves earlier this month.
The striker later released a statement revealing that he would remain at his boys’ club, which he first joined at the age of 11, and scored twice when Nuno Espirito Santo’s side beat Pacos. de Ferreira 3-0 to qualify for the first edition. Europa Conference League.
Despite the saga, Kane was adamant that he didn’t let media attention get to his head, and now he’s decided to end a long wait for silverware.
Three out of three. Great start before the national team break pic.twitter.com/2EabhTjyzt
– Harry Kane (@HKane) August 29, 2021
“I knew what the situation was between me and the club, and that’s how it will stay,” he said.
“I was pretty calm with the situation, but when you are in it and know the truth, then your conscience is clear.
“Everyone has their own opinions on this, but it is part of the package of the profession we are in. I think anyone involved in the football industry knows the ins and outs.
“Many people who know me will say that I am a professional athlete who has dedicated my life to this game and that is what I will continue to do.
“I am fully focused with the club and the national team and I am looking forward to a great year.
“The goal has always been to win silverware with Tottenham and it has been this goal every year.”