Tottenham Hotspur new manager Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed confidence in striker Harry Kane’s commitment to the club, saying the 27-year-old just needs to rest and recover his energy after the Euro 2020 final vs Italy.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane (Reuters Image)
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- Kane has a contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2024
New Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has given an out-of-hand warning to clubs looking to sign Harry Kane, saying the England striker was crucial to the Premier League club’s next season’s ambitions on Friday (July 17).
Reports in May said Kane, who has a contract with the north London club until 2024, had informed Spurs of his desire to leave this summer after another trophy-less campaign.
Tottenham, who topped the table in December, finished seventh last season after the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno was hired last month after several candidates were linked to the job.
“Harry is our player, period. There’s no need to talk about anything else,” Nuno said at his first press conference.
“It’s time for Harry to recover his energy and rest (after the European Championship). When he returns it’s time to talk, he needs to prepare for what’s to come.”
Kane scored four goals at Euro 2020 to help England reach the final where they lost to Italy on penalties.
“There is no doubt in my mind… when he (back) he will feel that we all have to commit ourselves to be better. We are very ambitious, we are ambitious people and we have to do it well. Don’t want and doubt Harry on that,” Nuno said.
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