Harry Kane has a strange idea for his next act: he wants to play in the MLS and kick in the NFL at the same time. The English soccer star was asked about his plans after The Athletic reported he was close to re-upping with Bayern Munich, and he opened up about the possibility of a dual career.
Kane has long talked about golfing professionally. Now he is thinking about football instead. “That is something I will try and look at a bit more seriously,” he said. “It all depends on what happens in my career over the next five or six years, the motivation and what I want to do. The NFL is a lot more realistic than the golf one, let’s put it that way.”
Kane’s NFL Ambition
The kicker angle is new. Kane said he has considered combining a MLS stint with NFL kicking, linking the two seasons. He also noted that the idea is “in the back of my mind.” He wants to play as long as he can in his current league right now.
The quote suggests Kane is not joking. He has the physical tools to kick a ball.
What Kane Said About Golf
Kane has discussed golfing professionally before, but he framed the NFL option as more practical this time. “The NFL is a lot more realistic than the golf one, let’s put it that way,” he said. That comparison matters. Golf requires a full-time commitment, while NFL kicking is a specialized role.
The timing is also notable. Kane was asked about his plans beyond his current deal, and he answered with a mix of ambition and caution. He wants to play as long as he can in his current league, but he is already thinking about what comes next.
A Fun Thing To Watch
Whether he can learn the mechanics is unknown, but the fact that he is even considering it is the story. Kane has the leg to boot a pigskin quite a long way, according to the reporting. The mechanics are another matter entirely.
The Back Of His Mind
Kane made it clear that this is not a plan he is rushing into. He said the idea is “in the back of my mind.” He also noted that his current focus is on playing as long as he can in his current league.
That caveat is important. The quote suggests he is exploring options without committing to them. The team about to re-sign him probably does not want to hear about his plans to play in the MLS and kick on the side. But the rest of us do.
This would be a fun thing to watch. Kane has the profile to make it happen, and the fact that he is even considering it is the story.
The key facts from Kane’s reported comments:
- He is close to re-upping with Bayern Munich
- He wants to consider NFL kicking if he moves to MLS
- The timing would allow connecting the two seasons
- He described the NFL as “a lot more realistic” than golf
The quote is a genuine moment of ambition from one of English soccer’s biggest names. Kane is not closing any doors. We will be watching to see what happens when his current deal runs out.
Source material: “English soccer star Harry Kane wants to play in the MLS and kick in the NFL at the same time,” Fox News.
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