Harry Kane’s contract extension with FC Bayern seemed to be just a formality at this point. On Thursday, reports circulated suggesting that the German record champions and the English national team player had already agreed to a new contract running through 2029. But sporting director Max Eberl has now tempered those expectations somewhat.
At the press conference ahead of the Bundesliga showdown against RB Leipzig, the 53-year-old was asked about the alleged agreement. His response was surprisingly cautious.
“I’ve read that too, but I haven’t heard anything to that effect yet. What I said on Tuesday still stands today. The talks are going very well, and I’m full of hope, but there’s nothing to announce yet,” Eberl explained.
With that, the Bayern boss made it clear that, at least from his perspective, a final agreement has not yet been reached.
Eberl Explains Delay in Kane’s Contract Extension
Earlier in the week, Eberl had already commented on the striker’s future on the sidelines of the Champions League match against Viking Stavanger. At that time, the sporting director emphasized that negotiations were still proceeding positively, but that the tightly packed schedule was making it difficult to reach a quick agreement.
“The time between games is simply very tight right now. Discussions are ongoing behind the scenes, and they’re going well,” Eberl explained.
Overall, there are still many indications that Kane sees his long-term future at FC Bayern.
The 33-year-old’s current contract runs through the summer of 2027. However, the Munich club wants to keep its star striker with the team for much longer.
Kane is expected to remain with FC Bayern through 2029
According to the latest reports, both sides have already agreed on the key terms of a new contract. Under the terms, Kane is set to extend his contract by two more years, through 2029. The financial terms are also said to be largely settled.
Eberl’s statements indicate, however, that the deal has not yet been finalized.
For Bayern, a prompt signing would send an important signal. Since his move to Munich, Kane has been one of the team’s top performers, and it’s hard to imagine Vincent Kompany’s offense without him.
It remains to be seen whether the contract extension will be officially announced before the Ballon d’Or ceremony on October 26.
Kane is among the leading contenders for the prestigious award. Among others, he must hold his own against Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
However, the current delay does little to shake the fundamental confidence of Bayern’s management. Eberl made it clear that talks are still moving in the right direction. An official confirmation, however, is still pending.