Kane extension: Is FC Bayern facing a new contract poker game? | OneFootball

FC Bayern want to clarify their most important personnel matter at an early stage. The Munich club have officially opened talks with Harry Kane – and are sending out a clear signal

Over the past few weeks, there have been growing indications that FC Bayern are talking to Harry Kane about an early contract extension. Chief Sporting Officer Max Eberl made no secret of the fact that the record champions have entered into talks with him on Monday. „We are talking to Harry,“ the 52-year-old explained succinctly but clearly

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen also emphasized that the club would like to keep the top goalscorer for the long term. The 32-year-old Englishman’s contract runs until 2027, but Säbener Straße wants to create planning security at an early stage – both in sporting and strategic terms

Dreesen relies on trust instead of time pressure

FC Bayern is deliberately taking a calm approach, with Dreesen explaining that there is no reason to rush the talks. „We have always said that we want to talk to Harry over the course of the season, but we have initially focused on the Bundesliga and the competitions in which we are still involved,“ said the CEO

The relationship of trust between club and player is crucial. „Harry has a lot of trust, he feels very comfortable in Munich, he has arrived there – as has his family. So we have no reason to rush at all,“ Dreesen emphasized. At the same time, he made it clear that no protracted poker is expected: „I don’t think it will be as tough as it was two years ago when he came to Munich.“

Kane wants to stay – contract until 2028 or 2029 possible

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Clear signals are also coming from the player’s entourage. Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg painted a clear picture and confirmed that Kane clearly favours staying at FC Bayern. „We don’t need to discuss sporting matters. He delivers, he feels good. Privately, you only ever hear positive things,“ explained Plettenberg

According to his information, the poker game has already begun, but with a clear tendency: „The Bayern bosses have confirmed that talks are underway – the contract poker with Harry Kane has begun.“ It is about a new contract until 2028 or even 2029. The player’s will is the decisive factor. „He wants to stay. He loves Bayern. He loves it in Grünwald, he loves the people here. His family feels good,“ Plettenberg continued

Nevertheless, a quick decision is not to be expected. „It’s not a question of days, more a question of weeks and a few more months,“ the Sky reporter put the time frame into perspective

More relaxed poker than with Upamecano

Compared to other contract talks at Säbener Straße, the situation surrounding Kane seems remarkably relaxed. While negotiations with Dayot Upamecano have been dragging on for months, there is agreement on both sides about the basic direction in the case of the English superstar

According to BILD, Bayern are hoping to sign the extension before the 2026 World Cup at the latest, which would give the club maximum planning security in the key position of center forward

In sporting terms, Kane is undisputed anyway. With his goal rate, his intelligence and his leadership role, he has long been more than just an enforcer. This is precisely why Munich are now pushing ahead with the deal – with the clear hope that talks will soon turn into facts.