New details revealed: Bayern’s contract talks with Kane gather pace | OneFootball

FC Bayern wants to continue its collaboration with its superstar Harry Kane in the long term. The English striker, who has become the absolute flagship of the record champions since his transfer in the summer of 2023, has already indicated that he can imagine an extension. As has now become known, contract negotiations have already begun.

The club also wants to extend the contract, but without rushed discussions. As BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl reported in the podcast Bayern-Insider, this has a tactical background.

The reason for the current waiting is Kane's release clause, which is valid until January 31, 2026. This allows the striker to leave FC Bayern for a fixed fee of 65 million euros. Only after this period expires does the clause lose its validity—and with it, Kane's leverage in future negotiations.

"If you were to speak with him now, Kane would have all the aces in his hand. He could virtually write his own salary into the contract, as he could say: 'I can leave'," explained Altschäffl. "After January, the clause is gone, and Bayern has better cards. Then they will sit down with him."

Munich is thus aiming for a better starting position and is effectively opening the contract negotiations with the striker.

Kane in line for a new Bayern contract until 2028

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Internally, the record champions are planning to extend the contract until 2028, thus by another year. This would not only create long-term planning security but also prevent the captain of the English national team from entering his last contract year in 2027.

Regarding salary, the management does not plan any major adjustments according to Altschäffl. Kane is currently earning around 24 million euros per year, placing him at the absolute top of Bayern's salary structure. "They won't be able to save much on salary. They will ensure that they stay at the current level," said Altschäffl.

For Bayern, Kane is much more than just a striker. With his leadership role, professionalism, and relentless ambition, he is considered a central pillar in Vincent Kompany's team. Therefore, a contract extension would be primarily a strategic signal—both to the competition and to their own team.

However, some patience is still required until it comes to that. Only when the release clause is out of the picture does FC Bayern want to take the next step—with the clear goal of keeping Europe's best striker in Munich for the long term.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.