Harry Kane has long since become the face of FC Bayern – and those in charge want it to stay that way beyond 2027. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has now announced concrete contract talks with the top English striker, setting out a clear direction
The 70-year-old confirmed in an interview with t-online that Munich want to sit down with Kane after the end of the season. „With the clear aim of extending his contract,“ the supervisory board member made unequivocally clear. Bayern are thus sending a strong signal early on with regard to the long-term future of their top goalscorer
Kane was signed from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for around €100 million – a transfer that has long since paid off from Munich’s perspective. In 141 competitive matches, the England captain has scored an impressive 138 goals, making him the outstanding attacking player at the German record champions
Rummenigge praises Kane as a key transfer
For Rummenigge, there is no question about the importance of the attacker for the club. „Bringing Harry Kane to Bayern Munich was an important coup in the club’s history,“ explained the former CEO, underlining the significance of the transfer
What is particularly noteworthy from Bayern’s point of view is that Kane has clearly committed himself to the club despite the options available to him. „It is well known that he had an exit clause, which he didn’t exercise, thereby signaling that he will definitely stay in Munich,“ said Rummenigge
This decision is seen internally as a clear commitment – and as an ideal basis for the upcoming talks. It has already been agreed in the operational area that an extension will be discussed intensively after the season
Kompany has developed Kane further
In addition to his goals, Kane has also impressed with his development in Vincent Kompany’s playing system. Rummenigge sees a clear transformation in the 32-year-old
Under the current Bayern coach, Kane has developed „from an attacker who has scored a lot of goals into a playmaking striker“. This role is of central importance for Munich’s attacking play, as Kane not only acts as an enforcer, but also as a link-up player
This versatility is particularly valuable in the big games, such as the recent Champions League. Kane is not only a goalscorer, but also an initiator – a profile that fits perfectly with Bayern’s offensive approach
The message from those in charge is therefore clear: Harry Kane should continue to play a central role at FC Bayern in the future. The planned talks after the end of the season could lay the foundation for the Englishman’s success story in Munich to continue.