Bayern Munich have delivered an update on Harry Kane’s contract situation, with a worrying admission being made by the club’s sporting director Max Eberl. He had offered hope to a loyal fan base at the Allianz Arena when revealing that “talks” were being held. It has now been revealed that prolific England international Kane is yet to form part of those discussions.
Exit clause: Kane can be acquired for £57m in 2026
There is no rush on Bayern’s part to get an extension for the 32-year-old frontman thrashed out, with his current terms due to run until the summer of 2027. That deal does, however, include exit clauses that can be triggered in each passing transfer window.
It is reported that an offer of $78 million would be enough to prise Kane away from Bavaria in 2026. Teams around the world would consider that fee to represent good value for money, given the standards that one of the most fearsome frontmen on the planet has been able to maintain.
Update on discussions regarding Kane’s contract
Kane has, having severed ties with Tottenham in 2023 as their all-time leading scorer, registered 123 goals for Bayern through 129 appearances — picking up two Golden Boots in Germany and a Bundesliga title.
His trophy curse has been lifted in Munich, but questions are being asked of whether future successes will be chased down in new surroundings. Bayern are understandably reluctant to part with a talismanic presence.
Contract discussions were confirmed in January, but Eberl has said when delivering an update on that process: “I said we were in talks, but the negotiations have not started yet. We are in close contact with Harry, and further steps will follow.”
Kane open to contract extension talks
Kane has hinted that he would be open to agreeing a new deal with Bayern, with his family feeling settled in Germany on the back of a transfer that saw them step out of a north London comfort zone.
Kane said when discussing his future at the end of 2025: “The move has been one of the best decisions of my life. To experience a new league, a team like Bayern Munich, these European nights, the atmosphere in the German league, has been a great step in my career and helped me improve as a player.
“I’m quite open to staying longer. The way we are right now and the way we are playing, I feel we are one of the best teams in Europe, for sure. I don’t look at any other team and think, ‘I want to go there.’ I’m really happy here. I’ve got 18 months on my contract and I’m sure there will be discussions in the future.”
Spain, England or Saudi Arabia: Where could Kane end up?
Moves elsewhere have been mooted, with former Spurs star Gus Poyet telling GOAL amid talk of La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid showing interest in Kane: “If he wants something different for his family, I would definitely go to Barcelona – if [Robert] La salida de Lewandowski sería completamente diferente a todo lo que tuvo antes.
“Incluido el estilo de juego en Barcelona en este momento. Un jugador como él frente a él puede marcar goles. Vaya, ¿puede marcar goles? Hubo un poco de crítica por parte de Michael Owen, diciendo que no podía creer que se había ido. No sé si lo leerá y tal vez pensará en la Premier League y regresará. Fue muy personal para él. La familia será muy importante en su toma de decisiones el próximo año”.
Parece descartado un regreso al fútbol inglés. Perseguir el récord de goles de todos los tiempos de Alan Shearer en la Premier League no se considera una prioridad. A estas alturas, el trofeo es más importante para Kane que entrar en los libros de historia.
Sin embargo, es posible que le envíen una oferta atractiva desde la Saudi Pro League, con un salario lucrativo que ganará en Medio Oriente. Se dice que los equipos de la región están elaborando planes de reclutamiento para la próxima ventana de transferencias, mientras que el GOAT de Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo genera rumores de una salida de Al-Nassr.
