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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Kusi-Asare signs with Bayern</li><li>16-year-old given No.9 shirt</li><li>Will wear prized jersey for U-19 side</li></ul>

Harry Kane’s No.9 shirt under threat?! Why Bayern Munich newboy Jonah Kusi-Asare was presented with prized jersey & what it means for England forward

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The England international has made that squad number his own since joining from Tottenham in the summer, where he famously wore the No.10 shirt. Kane has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-copies-erling-haaland-bayern-munich-forward-breaks-bundesliga-record-20-goal/blt48b58538cf6087e0" target="_blank">broken numerous Bundesliga records</a> so far this term and is already on 23 league goals for the season after just 19 games. Bayern revealed on deadline day that they had locked down Kane's potential long-term successor, with the signing of Kusi-Asare from AIK Solna for €4.5 million (£3.8m/$4.9m). But eagle-eyed fans noticed the 16-year-old holding up Kane's prized squad number on signing day.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jonah Kusi-Asare has joined FC Bayern [📸 <a href="https://twitter.com/altobelli13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@altobelli13</a>] <a href="https://t.co/SAskvB5G3W">pic.twitter.com/SAskvB5G3W</a>— Bayern &amp; Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1752983318121816138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Any confusion is quite easily cleared up, as Kane will continue to wear <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-bayern-munich-23rd-goal-manuel-neuer-penalty-heroics-augsburg/bltfdcc965df5e0a17c" target="_blank">the No.9 shirt that has brought him such success this term.</a> Kusi-Asare's squad number refers to his place in Bayern's U19 set up, where he will play the remainder of the season to gain vital experience. Technically, both forwards are Bayern No.9s, Kusi-Asare for the men's U19 side and Kane, still, for the men's senior team.

THE EXPLANATION

Kusi-Asare's No.9 shirt is only relevant to the aforementioned youth side, meaning he will be given a different squad number if he breaks through to the first team. This was most recently the case with former Chelsea academy graduate Jamal Musiala, who wore the No.10 shirt at youth level before being handed the No.42 on his senior debut.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<a href="https://www.footyheadlines.com/2024/02/kusi-asare-gets-kanes-number-9-kit.html?hLgkw=CY4HO" target="_blank">Footy Headlines</a> reports that Kusi-Asare would likely be given a squad number above 40 if he does break through, owing to his status as a Bayern youth player.

DID YOU KNOW?

While the young Swedish forward gets some minutes in Die Roten's U19 set-up, Kane and Co. are battling to retain their Bundesliga crown. The ex-Spurs star was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/everyone-laughing-england-harry-kane-selfish-robert-lewandowski-record-bayern-munich-trophy-bid/blt802d3f428a3edcce" target="_blank">recently criticised for leaving the north London club</a> in pursuit of silverware only to be bested by Bayer Leverkusen at every corner so far this term.

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?

Harry Kane’s No.9 shirt under threat?! Why Bayern Munich newboy Jonah Kusi-Asare was presented with prized jersey & what it means for England forward | Goal.com

Bayern Munich announced the signing of Jonah Kusi-Asare on Thursday, with the youngster holding up the No.9 shirt currently also worn by Harry Kane.

Harry Kane’s No.9 shirt under threat?! Why Bayern Munich newboy Jonah Kusi-Asare was presented with prized jersey &amp; what it means for England forward