Release clause a risk: These are Bayern’s options with Harry Kane | OneFootball

Harry Kane excites at FC Bayern, but his release clause is causing great uncertainty. Whether and how things will continue with the striker in the summer of 2026 remains open. Kane himself has made a clear commitment to FC Bayern.

Harry Kane is currently the defining figure at FC Bayern. The English superstar delivers top performances week after week and impresses both in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League. “He’s in a form I’ve never seen before. He was always very good, but right now he’s even better,” enthuses BILD football chief Christian Falk in the Bayern Insider podcast.

Despite his gala performances, there is a lack of understanding about his international recognition. In the Ballon d’Or vote, the striker only finished in 13th place. “That’s actually cheeky, isn’t it? He definitely deserved at least the top ten,” says BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl.

Release clause becomes a risk for Bayern

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The situation becomes particularly explosive due to a release clause anchored in his contract. According to information from BILD, this can be triggered in the winter—for around 65 million euros. That could mean Kane would be gone in the summer. “If Bayern want to cash in, they would have to sell him after the World Cup,” explains Falk, also pointing to interest from England.

Tottenham in particular could become relevant again, as Kane still needs about 47 goals to break Alan Shearer’s Premier League record. “He can’t wait too long to transfer back, that’s two very good seasons he would still need,” calculates Altschäffl.

Kane commits to FC Bayern

For Bayern, the question now is whether to tie Kane to the club long-term or prepare for a departure. A contract extension with the removal of the clause would be an option, but a return to England is also still on the table. “How strong is his desire to go back to England?” Falk wonders.

After the 4-0 win against Bremen, Kane himself emphasized that the Premier League record no longer tempts him: “That’s not really in my head. When I left England, I thought maybe I’d come back to achieve that. But since I’ve been here, I’ve enjoyed playing at this level so much.”

Especially interesting: According to his own statements, he is open to a contract extension with the record champions: “That’s something we can discuss. I still have almost two years, so there’s no reason to panic. I think they’re happy with me and I’m happy with them.”

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