Kane clause a risk for Bayern: key decision on future looms | OneFootball

Given his current form and goal-scoring rate, Harry Kane is currently indispensable at FC Bayern. Nevertheless, the Englishman is repeatedly linked with an early departure from the record champions. This is mainly because Kane is said to have a release clause. As has now become known, a decision about his future could be made soon, determining whether and how the striker will continue with FC Bayern in the summer of 2026.

Harry Kane is currently FC Bayern’s life insurance. Eight goals in the first four league matches, a total of 98 goals in 103 competitive games so far—the 32-year-old is seamlessly continuing his outstanding first two years in Munich. As early as Friday against Werder Bremen, he could hit the 100-goal mark for Bayern in his 104th match. But while the England national team captain is thrilling the Bundesliga, a significant risk hangs over his future: a release clause.

According to information from BILD, his contract with the German record champions contains an exit option that could allow a transfer as early as the summer of 2026—even though the contract runs until 2027. The crucial point: Kane would have to announce his departure already in the winter. Reportedly, the Englishman must activate his clause by the end of January. The fixed transfer fee is said to be around 65 million euros.

This poses a double risk for Munich. On the one hand, their superstar could leave the club after this season. On the other, the transfer fee would be a bargain given current market prices. For comparison: Alexander Isak moved from Newcastle United to FC Liverpool this summer for 145 million euros—more than double what Bayern would receive for Kane in the worst-case scenario.

Return to the Premier League as an incentive

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Particularly tricky for Bayern: Kane is reportedly still considering a return to the Premier League. He still has unfinished business there—to break Alan Shearer’s goal record. The English record goal scorer has 260 goals, while Kane currently stands at 213 goals from his time at Tottenham Hotspur. By moving back home, he would still have the chance to break this record.

For Bayern, however, losing Kane would be a sporting disaster. Hardly any other striker in the world combines finishing ability, football intelligence, and consistency like he does. While a sale for 65 million euros would be a financially lucrative deal for Munich, the sporting loss would be almost impossible to compensate for.

Extension or remove the clause?

To prevent this scenario, the German record champions could already take the initiative. An early discussion about a contract extension and the removal of the clause would provide long-term planning security. Rumor has it that this idea is already being considered at Säbener Straße. Even though Kane would already be 36 years old at the end of his contract, the Three Lions captain is regarded as a model professional who can deliver his exceptional quality at the top level for several more years.

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