Harry Kane addresses Premier League return rumours after Bundesliga title loss

Harry Kane has reflected on the tough season with Bayern Munich amid rumours that he was mulling a return to the Premier League. The English striker cleared that he was determined to see out his contract in Germany despite results now going the way of the current Bundesliga champions. 

Kane was speaking after returning to London to play Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinal where he scored via a penalty to help Bayern secure a hard-fought draw.  

"Of course, it's not the season I wanted with the way the league has gone and the way we got knocked out of the cup. Not winning the Bundesliga is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important but we know there's still a long way to go" Kane was quoted as saying by DailyMail. 

"We have to find that togetherness and team ethic where we grind out games because we haven't done it enough this year. It's been a disappointing season in the Bundesliga compared to what Leverkusen have done," he added. 

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Bayern lose Bundesliga race

Bayern have fallen way behind in the title race with Leverkusen and securing the title seems mathematically impossible. However, despite the doom and gloom, Kane appears to be relishing his stay in Germany. 

"I'm really enjoying my experience in Germany. It was a step that I needed in my career for a fresh stimulus, a fresh challenge and new surroundings and I'm really happy that I made the move. My future is at Bayern Munich. I have a four-year contract," said Kane. 

"Hopefully, I will be able to make something special happen this season. If not, I'll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around."

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Kane has the opportunity to win a silverware this season in the Champions League but Bayern will have to overcome the Arsenal challenge when the Premier League leaders come to Allianz Arena next week. 

The tie is currently tantalisingly poised at 2-2 and Kane would hope to be the difference-maker yet again. At the Emirates, Kane played the false 9 role to perfection and joined the defence and attack cleverly.  

(With inputs from agencies)