Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has made Bayern München's position on Harry Kane and Michael Olise pretty clear. Speaking to SPORT1, he said both players are planning to stay for a long time, and he wants Kane extended soon with Olise to follow. Kane's current deal runs until 2027, while Olise is tied to Bayern until 2029.

Rummenigge's contract push

"Both are planning to stay at FC Bayern for a long time. I hope and am also very confident that Harry will extend his contract soon. And that Michael will then be the next one. I would wish that he stays at Bayern for a long time still," Rummenigge said, in comments translated from German.

He was even more direct about what Bayern have in front of them. "We as FC Bayern can consider ourselves very fortunate to have with Harry Kane and Michael Olise two players who are in the closer selection for this title," he said.

That is not just boardroom flattery. In Bayern's first four Bundesliga matches, the pair have produced seven goals and three assists combined. Kane has three league goals in four appearances, while Olise has four goals in four.

The Ballon d'Or case around Kane

Rummenigge's praise also sits alongside the Ballon d'Or noise around Kane. Paul Robinson said: "If Harry Kane doesn’t win the Ballon d’Or, it’s a travesty this year, surely. The competition is stiff, but there is nobody that has got figures like him."

The numbers support the argument. Kane has 18 goals in 18 appearances across all competitions in 2026, and his recent league start has been strong enough to keep the conversation going. He also posted a 7.54 Bundesliga rating, while Olise's was 7.91.

Bayern's stance is not subtle. They have two attackers producing at a high level, and both are already on long contracts, which gives the club room to move early rather than wait until pressure builds later in the season.

FAQ

Will Harry Kane extend his Bayern contract soon?

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said he is very confident Harry Kane will extend soon. He also said both Kane and Michael Olise are planning to stay at Bayern for a long time. Kane's current contract runs until 2027.

Why are Bayern pushing to keep Michael Olise too?

Rummenigge said Bayern should feel fortunate to have Kane and Olise, calling them world-class players who do not grow on trees. Olise is under contract until 2029 and has already scored four Bundesliga goals in four appearances.

Is Harry Kane really in the Ballon d'Or conversation?

Rummenigge said Bayern have two players in the closer selection for the title, and Paul Robinson said it would be a travesty if Kane does not win it. Kane has 18 goals in 18 all-competition appearances in 2026, plus three Bundesliga goals in four games.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →