Lifetime deal for Kane? Bayern’s plans for their star striker | OneFootball

The FC Bayern officials can imagine offering Harry Kane a “retirement contract.” One reason for this is also the Englishman’s style of play.

Harry Kane is currently thrilling all of football Europe—and at FC Bayern, people are already thinking about his future. According to Sport BILD, the Munich club is planning an early contract extension with their top striker—possibly even a “retirement contract.”

Kane’s current contract runs until 2027. Despite his advanced age of 32, Bayern wants to take a long-term approach to the matter. According to the report, the reason is not only his outstanding form, but also the way Kane plays: The Englishman relies less on his athleticism and more on vision, technique, and football intelligence—qualities that should keep him performing at the top level for years to come.

“If someone had told us that Harry would get better from season to season, we probably would have paid even more,” enthused CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen after the 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. The approximately 100 million euros the club paid to Tottenham in 2023 have been well worth it.

FC Bayern would like to keep Kane

According to Sport BILD, an extension is fundamentally conceivable at FC Bayern—but talks are not expected to begin before February. The reason: Kane’s contract contains a release clause that can be triggered until January 31, 2026. It is set at 65 million euros. If Bayern wanted to extend the contract beforehand, they would have to buy out the clause through a contract amendment—a costly step the club would like to avoid.

Photo: IMAGO/Ulrich Wagner | Photo: IMAGO/Ulrich Wagner,

Kane currently earns around 25 million euros a year at FC Bayern. Should an extension occur, his salary would likely remain similarly high—or be restructured with performance-based bonuses.

The officials on Säbener Straße see Kane not only as currently the best striker in Europe, but also as a leader around whom the club can plan long-term. His standing within the team is considered outstanding, his professionalism exemplary.

FC Bayern would like to provide clarity early on—and see Harry Kane in a Munich shirt for a long time to come.

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