Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev called Bayern Munich's star Harry Kane "a machine" as he went on to reveal whom he sees as the favourite to win the UEFA Champions League 2023/24.
Tottenham Hotspur icon Kane made the switch from London to Munich in August 2023, joining Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich in a deal valued at £86.4m.
Since his arrival, the English forward has been in sublime form for the German giants, netting an impressive tally of 27 league goals along with four in the Champions League.
Former world No 1 Medvedev, a devoted football enthusiast and Bayern supporter, expressed his delight at having Kane as part of the team.
“Harry Kane is amazing – in my opinion, he’s playing so good,” he said to Eurosport during an interview. “I played fantasy so I saw it already in Tottenham – the guy is a machine.
“The way he controls the game is pretty surprising for someone of his complexion [profile], in a way for football.
“We see playmakers, usually bit smaller guys, and the one that can go with the body. So yeah, he’s a big, big player.”
“That’s when it really started. But even before that, when I was 6 years old, I remember that I already liked Bayern.
Bayern, led by Kane, are set to return to Champions League action on Tuesday, facing Serie A side Lazio in the second leg of their last-16 clash. However, Bayern trails after losing the first leg 1-0 in Italy.
Despite their prowess, Medvedev doesn't consider Bayern as frontrunners for this year's title, stating that "anyone can win it".
“Champions League, we have Real Madrid, Manchester City that are going very strong – they showed it [in their first legs],” he said.
“But I think what is good about Champions League, in my opinion anyone can win it.
“Inter were so close last year to winning it, and now in a way are even kind of in the favourites group – but I think last year after the group stage, they were nowhere close to being the favourites.
“That’s why Champions League is nice, it’s two matches, penalties, in my opinion anyone can win it, so I will just watch it and enjoy.