Speculation over Harry Kane’s future refuses to fade, two seasons after his high-profile move from north London to Bavaria.
Reports have recently suggested the England captain has a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract worth around £56.7m ($76.1M), potentially paving the way for a Premier League return in 2026. The story has inevitably reignited talk of a Tottenham comeback.
New Spurs manager Thomas Frank admitted he would welcome Kane back. That remark generated fresh headlines despite his acknowledgement that such a move is unlikely anytime soon.
In Munich, Bayern has sought to cool the speculation. The club’s stance remains firm that Kane is central to its project, and it intends to keep him long term.
Sporting director Max Eberl adopted a measured tone when addressing the reports recently, stressing the striker’s importance and Bayern’s desire to extend their relationship.
“Harry is an exceptional player for us, a true leader,” Eberl said, via Sky Sports. “He underscored his desire to join Bayern. He also said it’s great to play with us and win titles.
“We want to continue doing that with him for a long time to come. That’s why we’ll discuss the next steps with him in a relaxed way.”
Harry Kane to continue to drive Bayern Munich to success
Manager Vincent Kompany has also sought to shift the focus back to the pitch, insisting Kane remains happy and committed, while highlighting his drive for goals and trophies. On current form, it is difficult to doubt.
The 32-year-old struck twice in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Werder Bremen on Friday, maintaining the perfect Bundesliga start and taking his tally to 100 goals in just 104 appearances in all competitions. That milestone makes him the fastest player this century to reach a century of goals for a single club in Europe’s top five leagues.
While the release-clause narrative adds intrigue, Bayern’s hierarchy appears unmoved. It sees Kane not as a short-term solution but as a long-term leader capable of keeping the club at the summit of German soccer and in the Champions League mix for years to come.
