Newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says his 2023 transfer to Bayern Munich played a crucial role in eventually earning football’s most prestigious individual award.

Kane described the move to Munich as “very important”, believing it provided the impetus that led to his Ballon d’Or success.

The England striker had spent his career at Tottenham before leaving London for Bayern Munich in 2023. Despite his achievements with Tottenham, Kane never won a trophy during his time with the club.

He now regards the transfer as a defining moment in his career and a major factor in his rise to Ballon d’Or winner.