Ballon d’Or: when Harry Kane almost signed for Livorno

The story could have been very different for Harry Kane. In 2013, when he struggled to establish himself at Tottenham…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Harry Kane nearly joined Italian side Livorno in 2013 before the transfer collapsed.
Livorno considered a loan deal with a purchase option worth around 500,000 euros.
Former Livorno president Aldo Spinelli and sporting director Stefano Capozucca confirmed the pursuit.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In 2013, Harry Kane was reportedly close to joining Italian club Livorno while struggling to secure regular playing time at Tottenham Hotspur. Former Livorno sporting director Stefano Capozucca confirmed the club pursued a loan deal with an option to buy for around 500,000 euros, though the move ultimately fell through.

Following the collapsed transfer, Livorno signed Innocent Emeghara instead. Kane remained at Tottenham, scoring 280 goals in 450 appearances before completing a transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023.

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Ballon d’Or: when Harry Kane almost signed for Livorno

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