Harry Kane mentioned he did not want to end his career with any “regrets” following his transfer to Bayern Munich.
The 30-year-old England captain left Tottenham after 19 years on Saturday to be a part of the German champions for an preliminary 100m euros (£86m).
He made his Bayern debut as they misplaced 3-0 to RB Leipzig within the German Super Cup later within the day.
Striker Kane mentioned his household had been “absolutely behind” him and he had made “the perfect resolution”.
He mentioned: “I did not want to get to the end of my career with regrets at not experiencing completely different leagues and cultures.
“I spent my complete career in England and the Premier League, so it might take a little bit of adapting to get used to a brand new league.
“As you noticed yesterday with Leipzig, there are some nice groups on this league and it’s going to be an actual problem.
“I do know individuals anticipate Bayern to win the league yearly, however I believe groups are bettering and it’s getting more durable.
“For me, it’s about settling in, getting as snug as attainable and understanding the completely different groups and the way I would like to adapt.”
Kane, who’s Spurs’ all-time main scorer with 280 targets in 435 video games, mentioned he’ll return to the membership to say goodbye.
“I did not get likelihood to correctly,” he mentioned. “I despatched the gamers a textual content to say I used to be leaving, however I’ll go and do it correctly after I can.”
Kane joined the Spurs academy in 2004, signed his first skilled contract in 2010 and made his senior debut in 2011.
“It was all the time going to be a troublesome resolution,” Kane mentioned. “Ultimately, I’m knowledgeable, I’ve all the time pushed myself to my limits and the time was proper.”
Manchester City had been reportedly excited by signing Kane in 2021 and, with just one 12 months left on his Spurs contract, he was additionally linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid this summer season.
Kane, who described the previous 48 hours as a “rollercoaster”, mentioned he intends to search for properties in Germany for his household – his spouse Kate is pregnant with their fourth baby – and be taught German.
‘I’ll have German classes at the least a few times every week,” Kane mentioned. “I want to slot in as a lot as attainable and studying the language is vital. I want to attempt to embrace the tradition, embrace the nation.”
Kane mentioned England supervisor Gareth Southgate despatched him a textual content message on Saturday congratulating him on the transfer.
“He can be excited. He is aware of his striker for England is taking part in on the highest stage and that may solely assist the nationwide staff,” mentioned Kane.
A 3-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, Kane scored 213 targets in 320 video games and wanted 48 extra to break Alan Shearer’s league report.
“People will speak about Alan Shearer and the report,” Kane mentioned. “I’ve bought loads of soccer left in my career. For now it’s about reaching new ranges with this membership proper now.”
Kane, who has by no means received a trophy in his skilled career, has joined a staff who lifted their thirty third Bundesliga title final season – and eleventh in a row. They have additionally received the Champions League six occasions and 20 German Cups.
“If we get to the end of the season and we’ve not received each trophy, the membership can be a little bit disenchanted,” he mentioned.
This season’s Champions League ultimate can be performed at Wembley subsequent June.
“I joined this membership to have likelihood of successful the Champions League, however for it to be at Wembley is wonderful,” Kane mentioned.
Bayern’s opening league recreation of the season is at Werder Bremen on Friday at 19:30 BST.
