Premier League: Harry Kane is anticipated to depart Tottenham Hotspur forward of the brand new season.© AFP
England captain Harry Kane insisted on Friday that he had “never refused” to coach at Tottenham Hotspur regardless of failing to indicate up for pre-season exams on Monday. The 28-year-old ahead, who remained on vacation within the Bahamas this week earlier than travelling to Florida amid hypothesis that he was making an attempt to pressure a switch to Manchester City, stated he would return to coaching on Saturday. His absence, nonetheless, has prompted heavy criticism from Spurs’ supporters on social media.
“It’s almost 10 years since I made my Spurs debut. For every one of those years, you — the fans — have shown me total support and love,” Kane tweeted.
“That’s why it hurts to read some of the comments that have been made this week, questioning my professionalism.
“While I will not go into the specifics of the scenario, I wish to make clear that I might by no means, and have by no means, refused to coach. I shall be returning to the membership tomorrow (Saturday), as deliberate.”
Local boy Kane has been a fan favourite since breaking into the side under Mauricio Pochettino and has gone on to score 221 goals for Tottenham, second only to Jimmy Greaves’ 266 in the club’s all-time scoring record.
“I would not do something to jeopardise the connection I’ve with the followers who’ve given me such unwavering assist throughout my time with the membership,” he said.
“This has at all times been the case as it’s right now.”
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On Friday, City supervisor Pep Guardiola stated they might solely make a transfer to signal Kane, who has three years left on his present contract, if Tottenham are prepared to barter over the worth tag.
Guardiola stated Spurs must bend on their reported asking worth of 150 million kilos (208 million {dollars}) earlier than a deal could possibly be carried out.
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