Kane plays down Prem return, ‘all in’ with Bayern
England captain Harry Kane has signaled a shift in his career focus by downplaying a potential return to the Premier League, fully committing to Bayern Munich where he is under contract until 2027. The 32-year-old forward, who moved from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for a reported £57 million release clause, has enjoyed an exceptional start to the 2025-26 season, scoring 18 goals in 10 matches as Bayern maintain a perfect record.
Kane acknowledged that while initial expectations suggested he might return to England after a stint in Germany to challenge the Premier League’s all-time scoring record, those plans have cooled. Speaking ahead of England’s upcoming fixtures, the striker confirmed he is open to negotiating an extension with Bayern but has yet to enter formal talks. “Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else,” Kane said. He emphasized his willingness to engage in honest discussions about his future, conditional on Bayern’s achievements over the next year.
Bayern Munich’s sporting director Christoph Freund recently described Kane as “probably the best version of Harry Kane there has ever been,” underscoring the club’s intent to secure his services long-term. Kane’s goal tally this season outpaces notable rivals like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, highlighting his clinical finishing, composure, and pressing effectiveness within Bayern’s attacking system.
Winning the Bundesliga last season, Kane’s first major trophy, marked a pivotal moment in his career development. Rather than becoming complacent, Kane reported that success has fueled his drive to improve further. “It’s given me more motivation to do more and be better,” he said, crediting lifestyle adjustments such as stricter diet control and enhanced training for his sustained top-level performance.
For Bayern, Kane represents a strategic acquisition combining prolific scoring ability with tactical intelligence, fitting seamlessly into their high-press and possession-based style under manager Thomas Tuchel. The commitment from Kane strengthens Bayern’s ambitions domestically and in Europe, while also extending the player’s career ambitions beyond the initial expectations of a short-term stay abroad.
As Kane continues this phase of his career, his position at Bayern underscores a broader trend of established Premier League stars thriving and committing long-term to major European leagues. His development also shifts the narrative from tentative experimentation to a fully integrated role as a vital component of Bayern’s attacking core.