HARRY KANE could earn £150,000 a week thanks to his new six-year mega-deal with Spurs.
White Hart Lane chairman Daniel Levy was forced into an embarrassing U-turn after attempting to play hardball.
SunSport had revealed last month how both parties officially called off talks, with Levy refusing to pay his star player over £100,000 a week.
But Levy, who caused a storm among angry fans, has moved quickly to offer a new deal worth over £100k a week PLUS major bonuses.
Kane, 23, who always wanted to stay at Tottenham, had been trousering £60,000 a week.
The England striker has hit 32 goals for club and country in each of the last two seasons.
Kane has already notched six in 11 games this term and knew that goalscoring record could earn much higher wages at any of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
The new deal has tied Kane to the club until 2022, leaving boss Mauricio Pochettino delighted but also mightily relieved.
Pochettino said: “He is English and one of the best strikers in the world. Teams not only in England but in Europe have been thinking there would be a possibility to one day take Harry.
“But Harry is very happy here and one more time has shown his commitment to the club and that is fantastic. He is a very special man and for that I think it is fantastic to keep him here.
“He has shown that he loves Tottenham and it is important to praise him and recognise his value.”
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Kane said: “Everyone knows how much I love this team and what I feel for this club.
“To sign another contract is a special feeling. We have got a great young squad and the club is moving in the right direction.”
Asked about Kane’s love for his boyhood club, Pochettino, whose team face Swansea tomorrow, added: “Maybe it is one of the reasons he always scores in the derby.
“Why do you love your wife and why do you love your dog or pet? There’s a special connection. It’s difficult to explain why.
“Harry signing is good news but it’s true that the last month and-a-half we have all felt disappointed, for different reasons.
“We have not performed in the way we hoped but I was very happy last week after Chelsea.
“We lost but we recovered the feeling that we can play well.”
Levy’s next mission will be to tie down goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 29, on a new long-term deal.
But it could prove to be tricky — particularly if he continues his tradition of being a stubborn negotiator.
Pochettino added: “Lloris is in the same level as Harry.
“Hugo is very happy here. He is French but, like me, cares a lot about Tottenham.
“You can feel they love Tottenham and want to stay here. For me that is very important that they believe in us.”
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