Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has shared his joy for former teammate Harry Kane, who recently ended his long-standing trophy drought by winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. The South Korean star revealed that he reached out to Kane to congratulate him on the milestone, highlighting the deep bond they forged during their time together at Spurs.
Son, who formed a lethal partnership with Kane at Tottenham, expressed genuine delight at seeing his friend lift his first major trophy. “I texted Harry, and he called me back on a video call,” Son said, as reported by Goal.com. “I was really happy to see him happy. He is one of my best friends, and to see a former teammate achieve so much, I was delighted for him like he’s my family.” The exchange underscores the mutual respect between the two players, who combined for numerous goals during their tenure in north London.
Kane’s Bundesliga success came earlier this month when Bayern Munich secured the title following a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, with Kane scoring the opening goal. The triumph marked the first team trophy of the 31-year-old England captain’s career, a moment celebrated widely after years of near-misses with Tottenham and the English national team. Bayern’s title was confirmed when Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 with Freiburg, ensuring an insurmountable lead with only two games left in the season, according to ESPN.
For Son, Kane’s achievement serves as both inspiration and motivation as he prepares to lead Tottenham in the upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United. The Spurs captain, who has yet to win prowled for silverware in his 10 seasons with the club, is determined to end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought. “With that positive energy, I hope he can support Spurs in the game as well,” Son said of Kane, expressing hope that his friend’s success might bring good fortune to Tottenham’s quest for glory, as noted in posts on X.
Reflecting on their time together, Son reminisced about their achievements, saying, “He’s a very close friend and a teammate with whom I achieved so many things.” The duo’s on-field chemistry was a cornerstone of Tottenham’s attacking prowess, with Kane often crediting Son’s movement and vision for his own scoring exploits. Their friendship has endured despite Kane’s move to Bayern Munich nearly two years ago, a testament to their shared history and mutual admiration.
As Son prepares for his third cup final with Tottenham, having previously lost in the 2019 Champions League final and the 2021 League Cup final, he draws energy from Kane’s breakthrough. “I actually texted Harry, and he called me back on a video call!” Son shared, per Yahoo Sports, emphasizing how Kane’s happiness has fueled his own determination to “complete the puzzle” by winning a trophy with Spurs.
Kane, for his part, has thrived in Germany, scoring 25 goals in the Bundesliga this season and a remarkable 61 in 61 league games since joining Bayern, according to The Athletic. His milestone has not only silenced critics who once labeled him as “cursed” but also cemented his status as one of Europe’s elite strikers. Son’s heartfelt congratulations add a personal touch to Kane’s professional triumph, reminding fans of the enduring bonds forged in football.