Football General Manager
- Kane urges Tel to ‘enjoy himself’ in Premier League
- England captain praises young striker
- Spurs signed Frenchman on permanent deal
Tel joined Tottenham in the winter from Bayern Munich on an initial loan, and then made the move permanent this summer. Kane, Tottenham’s record goalscorer, spent 18 months alongside Tel in Bavaria, and has now urged the youngster to ‘enjoy himself’ in the Premier League with Spurs.
Speaking to Tottenham media after Spurs’ 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich this week, Kane said: “He’s got great potential. Whether he’s playing as a left winger or a striker, he gets into dangerous areas, he can finish the ball well, and he’s good one-v-one.
“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him – he’s going to the Premier League, he’s still extremely young although he has a lot of experience here, he still has to develop and improve, he knows that and he works hard to do that, so I just want him to go and enjoy himself, have confidence and hopefully he can shine in the Premier League.”
Kane also reflected on his decision to join Bayern, calling it “a great experience” for both him and his family. He added: “Life is good. It’s been a great experience so far, I’m enjoying my time here, the family are enjoying it, so yes, I’m looking forward to the season ahead. Obviously, this is a journey that started at Tottenham from when I was 11 and took me to where I am now – I’m appreciative of everyone who has been involved in that journey and I’m thankful to the Tottenham fans as well, they’ve been a big part of it.”
Tel will aim to make an immediate impact at Tottenham as they push for a top-four finish this season. Kane, meanwhile, is preparing for another campaign with Bayern and the challenge of delivering more silverware.