Harry Kane has praised former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho for career-changing guidance following his Ballon d'Or victory, stating that the Portuguese coach "developed my game in a different way." The England captain's comments were reported by Madrid Universal on October 31, 2026.
Kane, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, worked under Mourinho during the 2020-2021 season at Tottenham Hotspur. The striker's acknowledgment highlights the lasting impact of their collaboration despite Mourinho's relatively brief tenure in North London.
