Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Harry Kane expected to sign new Bayern Munich contract

Published 24 July 2026

England captain Harry Kane is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, with formal negotiations set to resume this summer. The 32-year-old striker's current deal expires at the end of the upcoming 2026-27 season, and the Bundesliga champions are moving to secure his long-term future at the club.

Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 and has delivered exceptional performance, solidifying his status as one of the world's premier forwards. In his three seasons in Munich, he has helped the club win two Bundesliga titles and one DFB-Pokal. His goalscoring record is prolific, with 146 goals in 147 appearances across all competitions, including a career-best 61 goals in the 2025-26 season. He has also been the Bundesliga's top scorer in three consecutive campaigns.

The contract talks come amid sustained speculation linking Kane with moves elsewhere. Barcelona, seeking a successor to Robert Lewandowski, made a formal enquiry for the striker earlier this summer. Clubs from Saudi Arabia, notably Al-Hilal, have also maintained a longstanding interest, having held intermittent discussions with Kane's camp since 2023 and making a fresh approach this summer. However,...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00