Tottenham star tipped to ‘do a Robin van Persie’ after ’embarrassment’
Tottenham star Harry Kane could follow in Robin van Persie’s footsteps in his bid to win silverware before retiring.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider after Spurs crashed out of the FA Cup.
Tottenham’s Tuesday (1 March) loss to Boro means the club will end the season trophyless.
Kane, 28, is still yet to win a trophy and, as quoted by The Standard in April 2021, wishes to win “the biggest prizes” before he retires.
Van Persie left Arsenal in search of silverware aged 29 and won the Premier League with Man United the following season.
Kenny insists Kane could copy the Dutchman.
“Listen, we all love loyalty but he wants to win trophies,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“Are Tottenham going to win anything soon? In my opinion, no. Losing to Middlesbrough, that’s such an embarrassment for them.
“I’d be out of there. I think about Van Persie, everyone thought Man United had paid far too much when he joined them.
“He was a bit older and people said he wasn’t worth it. He then won the golden boot and Man United won the title.
“If you put Kane in a team like City’s, they will win the title. They might win it without him to be fair but Kane would guarantee it. I can see him doing a Van Persie.
“It would be crazy if he finished his career without winning a trophy. He would be the top goalscorer in the Premier League without winning it.
“People say he wouldn’t leave Spurs now or that the bids won’t come in, I wouldn’t be so sure.
“If he stays at Tottenham I think he’s throwing away his chances of winning anything.”
Van Persie scored 58 goals in 105 games for Man United.
He spent three years at the club, winning two trophies.
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