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Harry Kane Confirms Bayern Munich Extension Talks Set to Begin
Harry Kane is a very famous soccer player who scores lots of goals.
He plays for a big German club called Bayern Munich.
He is also the captain of England's national team.
Kane's contract with Bayern Munich runs until 2027, so only about one year is left on it.
That is why the club wants to talk to him about staying longer.
Kane said those talks will start this week or next week.
He says both he and the club are calm about the situation.
News reports say he could sign a new deal that keeps him at Bayern until 2029.
Since joining in 2023, he has scored 146 goals in 147 games and won two Bundesliga titles and a German Cup.
A famous former German player, Lothar Matthaeus, believes Kane deserves the Ballon d'Or, a big award for the best footballer, after his amazing season with 61 goals in 51 games.
Harry Kane confirmed talks to extend his Bayern Munich contract will begin this week or next week.
His current deal with Bayern runs until 2027, and German media report a new deal could run until at least 2029.
The 33-year-old England captain has scored 146 goals in 147 games for Bayern since joining in 2023.
Bayern have called Kane their "best transfer ever" and have repeatedly said they want to keep him.
German World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said Kane deserves the Ballon d'Or after scoring 61 goals in 51 games last season.
- Who
- Harry Kane, 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker and England captain, with Lothar Matthaeus, the 1991 Ballon d'Or winner, commenting on his season.
- What
- Kane confirmed that negotiations to extend his Bayern Munich contract, which runs until 2027, will begin this week or next week.
- Where
- Munich, at Bayern Munich; Bayern next play Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening Supercup on Saturday.
- When
- Announced at a media day in Munich on Monday (Aug 17), after Kane's post-World Cup break; the Ballon d'Or will be awarded in October.
- Why
- With only about one year left on Kane's contract, both sides see it as the time to begin talks to secure his future at the club.
Key facts
- Player
- Harry Kane (33)
- Current contract expires
- 2027
- Reported new deal
- Until at least 2029
- Record at Bayern
- 146 goals in 147 games
- Honours at Bayern
- Two Bundesliga titles and one German Cup
- Last season's tally
- 61 goals in 51 games
- Ballon d'Or ceremony
- October
- Next match
- Supercup vs Borussia Dortmund on Saturday
Quotes
Lothar Matthäus
German World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or awardee
“"Obviously now's the time to start talking, because with only a year left it's important. But both sides are relaxed, and I'm pretty sure there'll be talks this week or next week."”
wionews.com
“"(Kane) delivered outstanding performances and, in my opinion, didn't have a single weak spell,"”
wionews.com
Sources
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