FC Bayern are working flat out on a contract extension with Harry Kane – and the striker himself is making it clear where he wants to go. It has now become known that the 32-year-old has given a clear rejection to a top Spanish club, sending a clear signal to Munich
In recent weeks, Harry Kane’s name has been the subject of repeated speculation due to an exit clause in his contract that allows the Englishman to leave FC Bayern early in the summer for a fixed transfer fee of €65 million. In view of his consistently outstanding performances and goal rate, this sum seems almost absurdly low – but it has inevitably fuelled the rumour mill
However, the clause is limited in time and expires at the end of January. In theory, Kane would have until then to make use of it. It is precisely this period that several top clubs have apparently used to sound out the situation. According to the portal Touchline, things have become particularly concrete at FC Barcelona
The Catalans are intensively searching for a successor to Robert Lewandowski, who is very likely to leave the club at the end of the season. Kane was seen internally as the absolute ideal solution – both in terms of sporting ability and profile. Accordingly, those responsible in Spain contacted those close to Kane to sound out a possible move in the summer
Barcelona quickly turn down the offer – focus on Bayern
According to information from Touchline, however, these approaches were unsuccessful and the request from Barcelona was „quickly rejected“. The reason is clear: Harry Kane is already in concrete talks with FC Bayern about a contract extension and still sees his future at Säbener Straße
This confirms what Kane has emphasized publicly on several occasions in recent months: the England international feels extremely comfortable in Munich, both in sporting and private terms. His family has arrived, the environment is right – and Kane is also the undisputed center of Bayern’s attack in sporting terms. Under Vincent Kompany, he enjoys a key role and is not only a goalscorer, but also a leading player and fixture in Munich’s game
Extension until 2029 possible – Bayern want clarity early on
Kane’s current contract at FC Bayern runs until the summer of 2027, but those responsible want to establish facts early on. Sporting director Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed this week that they are actively working on an extension. According to Sky, a new contract until 2029 is on the cards
This also makes sense from a strategic point of view. FC Bayern would like to have planning security for the most important position in the squad – especially with a view to the coming years. According to Sport BILD, Munich’s clear aim is to sign an extension with Kane before the 2026 World Cup
The fact that Kane has already turned down FC Barcelona underlines this focus. Instead of entertaining thoughts of a transfer, the Englishman is fully committed to FC Bayern. This is a strong signal for Munich – and further proof that the biggest transfer in the club’s history was not only a hit in sporting terms, but also in terms of perspective.