Journo confirms if Tottenham omitted Ballon d’Or clause in €100m Harry Kane deal
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10-second readSky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur did not include a Ballon d’Or bonus clause in Harry Kane’s transfer to FC Bayern, leaving Spurs without an extra windfall following his historic victory.
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Harry Kane reaching the pinnacle of global football by capturing the 70th Ballon d’Or in Paris triggered immediate assumptions regarding potential financial add-ons for Tottenham Hotspur.
Given the striker’s long-standing connection to North London and the complex terms negotiated during his departure, speculation suggested Spurs might be entitled to millions in performance bonuses.
However, according to Sky Sports Germany senior reporter Florian Plettenberg on X, Tottenham Hotspur have no Ballon d’Or bonus clause included in the initial €100m agreement signed with FC Bayern in the summer of 2023.
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- To The Lane And Back ↗
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- Tottenham, Bayern Munich
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