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Harry Kane says his rivalry with Arsenal is overhyped

Harry Kane was released by Arsenal as a young player, but he has built an outstanding career with Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich while becoming one of England’s greatest ever strikers. Arsenal decided that Kane was not good enough to…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:30 AM
Harry Kane says his rivalry with Arsenal is overhyped
Key Things to Know
  • Harry Kane stated that the media overhypes and exaggerates his personal rivalry with Arsenal.
  • Kane noted that facing Arsenal with Bayern Munich feels different compared to his time at Tottenham Hotspur.
  • The striker was released from Arsenal's academy as a youth before later establishing himself at Tottenham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Harry Kane stated that the media exaggerates his personal rivalry with Arsenal, downplaying the storyline ahead of matches against the Gunners. Speaking to Bavarian Football Works, the Bayern Munich striker acknowledged that while he cannot completely ignore his history, his primary focus is on performing his job and winning games rather than personal revenge.

Kane was released by Arsenal's academy as a child before joining Tottenham Hotspur, where he became the club's record goalscorer. Although he previously used his early release as motivation, he noted that playing Arsenal with Bayern feels different than during his time in north London.

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