Kane joined the group of Bayern leaders
This summer, Kane joined Bayern for a total fee of 132 million USD - a record in German football, signing a four-year contract, with a weekly salary of about 525,000 USD - more than double what he received in his final year at Tottenham. The 30-year-old striker made an unsuccessful debut when he entered the field at the end of the German Super Cup match, losing 0-3 to RB Leipzig, but contributed three goals and one assist to help Bayern win all three opening rounds of the Bundesliga.
Not only did he show his professional influence, the England international also quickly became a leader in the dressing room. According to German daily newspaper Bild, after less than a month, Kane has become one of the three most influential players at Bayern, alongside vice-captains Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich.
"Kane is one of the best strikers in the world, and perhaps the confidence and reputation he has established in front of goal has brought a level of trust and faith from his new teammates," British newspaper Sportmail said. comment.
Kane is used to the role of leader, as he is currently captain of the England team and once shared this responsibility with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris at Tottenham. At Bayern, the English striker quickly integrated with the help of Muller - who used to play golf with Kane in Munich.
According to Bild, Manuel Neuer - Bayern's official captain - dropped to the second group, no longer among the club's most influential players. The German goalkeeper's position has been reduced since he broke his leg while skiing after the 2022 World Cup and has not played for Bayern since November 2022.
Another rookie, midfielder Kim Min-jae, recruited from Napoli for $55 million, also quickly built influence in the dressing room. The Korean player is currently in the third most influential group at the Allianz Arena, alongside longtime players Kingsley Coman and Leon Goretzka.
Kim Min-jae is said to have impressed his new teammates with his meticulous training style and was a key member of the Napoli team that won Serie A last season. Kim currently has a very good relationship with Jamal Musiala - the 20-year-old midfielder who is considered the future of Bayern and German football.
Leroy Sane and Musiala improved their position after impressive performances in the 2022-2023 season and are in a more influential group than Serge Gnabry - who is said to not have any leadership ambitions. The former Arsenal player currently "shares a tray" with Dayot Upamecano, Matthijs De Ligt, Alphonso Davies, Sven Ulreich, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Konrad Laimer.
18-year-old striker Mathys Tel gradually asserted his position in the Bayern first team, and ranked in the same rank as Noussair Mazraoui, Bouna Sarr and number three goalkeeper Daniel Perets.
After a two-week break to make room for the national team, Bayern will meet Leverkusen in the fourth round of the Bundesliga on September 15. Five days later, they will host Man Utd in the opening round of Group A Champions League on September 20 at Allianz Arena.
