But frustration over the club’s direction and failure to challenge for honours meantwas reluctant to extend his contract and with just 11 months remaining on his deal, Spurs have cashed in on their prized asset.
“[Harry and I] had a chat on the first day. He was up front and honest that if they could agree a deal then he would go. He wanted it decided by the first game and that was my preference as well,” Postecoglou told his press conference on Friday.From Spurs debut to Arsenal nemesis and World Cup heartache - Harry Kane's highs and lows
“Having said that, in my mind after that initial conversation [on the first day], he'd made up his mind that if the clubs agreed he'd go but he was also happy to stay if they didn't."