Bayern: Harry Kane reflects on how his status has changed since the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Two weeks ago, Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The English striker has opened up about what has changed since his triumph.

Having been crowned 2026 Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Kylian Mbappé after a fierce contest without a media campaign, Harry Kane has undoubtedly reached another level in the colours of Bayern Munich. The Englishman is now free from the burden of years without a trophy and has finally established himself at the summit of world football.

“I felt a huge sense of relief”

On Sunday, the England captain spoke candidly to Téléfoot. From the relief of winning the highest individual honour to his complete happiness in Bavaria, reflected in his recent contract extension, Harry Kane spoke openly about his transformation.

“I’m very happy to extend my contract. As you can see, I’m very happy at this club; you can see it in the way I play and score. It’s a real privilege to feel wanted, and I intend to establish myself here for the long term. My Ballon d’Or? I didn’t really believe it would happen, but the further I got in my career, the more interested I became in it. Winning it is beyond comprehension. I just thought I was a good player, and since arriving in Munich I’ve reached another level. I hope to give the very best of myself. When I went up on stage, I felt a huge sense of relief. My heart rate was too high,” said the former Spurs player.

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