Bayern extends Harry Kane’s contract through June 2029

Bayern Munich has extended Harry Kane’s contract through June 2029, keeping the England striker at the club beyond his previous deal, which was approaching its final six months. The club announced the agreement on November 5. Kane, 33, said he was keen to stay and wanted to win more titles with Bayern. Bayern did not disclose the financial terms. Reports have put Kane’s new salary at £400,000 a week and described him as Europe’s highest-paid player, but those figures have not been confirmed by the club. Kane said he feels at home at Bayern and that his family is happy in Munich. He praised the team and manager Vincent Kompany and said he was looking forward to the future. Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said the extension gives the club certainty in its planning and keeps Kane central to shaping the squad’s future. The renewal drew criticism from former Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann, who said Kane’s age makes the length of the commitment a risk. Kane will be 36 when the contract expires, Hamann noted. He also questioned Kane’s performances for England at major tournaments. Hamann said he did not think an English club would have paid enough to allow Bayern to recover...