In a surprising turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur’s star striker, Harry Kane, has provided a major hint regarding his future with the club. Kane has suggested that he would be open to remaining at Tottenham for the 2023-24 season, with the aim of finally ending the Lilywhites’ long-standing trophy drought.
Since their EFL Cup triumph in the 2007-08 season, Spurs have come agonizingly close to securing silverware, losing the Champions League final in 2019 and the EFL Cup final in 2021 during Kane’s tenure. As the current campaign draws to a close without a trophy, speculation surrounding Kane’s potential departure intensifies, as Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are all expected to test Tottenham’s resolve in the upcoming transfer window.
Kane’s recent goal-scoring exploits have solidified his status among the Premier League’s all-time greats, surpassing Wayne Rooney with his 209th top-flight goal in a crucial 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Despite Tottenham’s sixth-place standing and the mathematical possibility of qualifying for the Champions League, they trail Manchester United by six points with an additional game played, while Brighton & Hove Albion lurk just two points behind with three fewer matches.
However, Kane has emphasized that he wouldn’t dismiss the prospect of Europa Conference League success with Tottenham next season, suggesting that he could be swayed to remain at the club for at least another year.
“If we can secure European football this season, it would be a small prize after a challenging campaign. We will fight for it in the remaining three games, aiming for three wins,” Kane expressed, as quoted by the Evening Standard.
“Ultimately, I love playing football regardless of the competition. It’s what you deserve based on your season’s performance. You can’t underestimate the value of any competition you participate in. Even if we end up in the Conference League and win it, it would be worth it. If not, some may view it as an inconvenience. However, considering our 15-year trophy drought, if we do compete in it, it could be an opportunity to finally put that record to rest.”
While Ryan Mason has recently secured his first victory as interim head coach, it is expected that Tottenham will appoint a new permanent manager in the summer. Reports suggest that Kane has been given a voice in the managerial search, with strong links to former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann, who was initially tipped for Chelsea before withdrawing from the race.
However, when asked about the potential successor to Antonio Conte, Kane downplayed the speculation, noting that he anticipates a conversation with chairman Daniel Levy at the end of the season to discuss the head coach role.
“The decision lies with the club. If I have a discussion with the chairman toward the end of the season, I’m sure he will update me on his thoughts. For now, we have three more games,” responded Kane.
“We mustn’t look too far ahead or get carried away. The club will make the best decision for everyone involved—the players, the fans, and the club as a whole. We must wait and see what that decision is.”
Despite Kane’s contractual uncertainty, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is determined to retain the services of their all-time leading goal scorer and reportedly unwilling to sell to a Premier League rival.
