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Harry Kane has made it clear that while discussions about extending his stay at Bayern Munich are ongoing, an agreement is not yet a foregone conclusion.

After netting a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final, the England striker addressed the situation surrounding his current deal at Säbener Straße, which is valid until 2027. He remarked, “At this point in my career, I want to ensure I get the maximum out of my contract. This will be one of the final contracts I sign as a player.”

Bayern Munich are reportedly eager to extend the 32-year-old’s contract, with sporting director Max Eberl confirming that negotiations will intensify once the season concludes. The club hopes to finalise the new deal before the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, scheduled to begin in mid-June.

However, Kane has urged patience, suggesting that there is no rush to reach an agreement. “Of course, now isn’t the right time to discuss it. We’re quite relaxed about the situation. We’ve agreed to focus on finishing the season first – and ideally the World Cup too,” he said. Kane further emphasised, “Both sides are very satisfied with each other.”

The forward continued, “I’m a straightforward, honest guy. I’ll have open conversations with the people in charge, and I’m sure they’ll be equally honest with me. But those discussions can wait for another day.”

Dietmar Hamann cautions Bayern over long-term deal

Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 for just under €100 million and currently earns €25 million per year as the club’s top-paid player. As per reports from kicker, Bayern’s management is considering a two-year extension, while the player himself would prefer a deal running until 2030.

Former Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann, however, has warned the club against committing to an overly long contract. Speaking to tz, Hamann said, “He still has a year left on his contract. I believe they’re discussing two or three additional years, but I’d be a bit careful since he’s already 33. The question is: how much longer can he keep scoring goals?”

While acknowledging that Kane has “scored plenty of goals” during his three seasons with the German champions, Hamann remained cautious about the duration of any extension. “A one-year extension – yes. Two years – maybe. But three years would be too much, in my opinion,” he commented.

Nonetheless, Hamann praised Kane’s influence, adding, “Everyone is delighted with him. He’s an outstanding ambassador for the sport. It’s a privilege for both the Bundesliga and Bayern Munich to have the England captain representing them.”

Harry Kane’s goal tally