Extension just a formality? Bayern’s Kane plan explained | OneFootball

Harry Kane is playing at FC Bayern at a level that even surpasses the wildest expectations on Säbener Straße. The Englishman is now much more than just a goal scorer – and embodies the new style of the record champions like no other. No wonder the club’s management is already intensively working on a contract extension.

In the 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, Harry Kane once again proved himself to be a complete offensive player. His “heatmap” revealed just how flexibly the 32-year-old now operates: The striker popped up in the number ten role, as an eight, and at times even in the six position – sometimes playing deeper than Aleksandar Pavlovic. Kane directed the game, won duels, and took responsibility in all areas of the pitch.

Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was thrilled after the match: “It’s a joy, it really is a joy. If someone had told us that Harry would get better from season to season, we probably would have paid even more,” the CEO said with a wink to SPORT1.

Kane Opens Door for Contract Talks

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When asked about his boss’s words, Harry Kane responded with his usual modesty: “I’ve already said how comfortable I feel here – you can see it in the way I play and how I stand with the team.”

This statement speaks volumes. In Munich, there is a strong belief that a contract extension beyond 2027 is only a matter of time, as SPORT1 reports. Kane himself has also recently hinted several times that talks are not out of the question: “Whenever these negotiations take place – we will be very honest with each other.”

The English captain had previously emphasized that he was open to contract talks. What’s new, however, is that he now apparently expects concrete discussions. Bayern knows they are in a good position: Kane feels at home, is at the peak of his career, and regularly raves about the club’s atmosphere.

BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl emphasized on SPORT1 Doppelpass: As soon as the release clause expires at the end of January, Bayern will actively pursue an extension and initiate talks with the player’s side.

No More Thoughts of England: Kompany as the X-Factor

There had long been speculation that Kane wanted to return to the Premier League one day to break Alan Shearer’s goal record. With 213 goals, he is currently second behind the English legend. But that dream now seems to be a thing of the past. “It might have been an issue when I left England,” Kane recently told the Daily Mail. “But since I’ve been here, I’ve enjoyed it so much.”

That sounds like clear intentions for the future – even if the competition is still lurking. In addition to top English clubs, financially strong teams from Saudi Arabia are also said to be interested in Kane.

A decisive factor for Kane’s future is likely to be coach Vincent Kompany. The Belgian has given the striker a new sense of freedom and made him even more tactically versatile. Kane himself recently praised his coach in the highest terms and emphasized how much Kompany is helping him develop.

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