Harry Kane says his talks with Bayern München started last week and that the deal is moving on to the details. He also said he is 33 and that this will probably be his last big contract. At the same time, he still sees the Champions League as one of Bayern's main objectives.
Contract talks and the timing
Kane's wording points to a deal that is active, not distant. His current Bayern contract runs through summer 2027, so the conversation is happening with real pressure on both sides.
The longer version of his quote was even clearer: "The talks started last week - so far, so good. But this isn’t something that can be done in a week or two. It’s about the details. I’m 33, so this will probably be my last contract - well, big contract. It’s looking pretty good". That is a straightforward read on where things stand, even if there is still no signed extension.
Bayern's Champions League target
Kane also set out Bayern's European ambition without dressing it up. "I think Paris Saint Germain are the top favorites... We are just getting started. We are at the foot of the mountain and there is still a long way to go to climb," he said, adding that the Champions League is one of the club's main objectives.
That lines up with Bayern's scale of expectation. They finished second in the Champions League table phase with 21 points from 8 matches, and last season they also scored 122 Bundesliga goals, a record tally. The domestic numbers are one reason Bayern still begin every campaign with title pressure on them, but Kane's comments show the European target sits just as high in his mind.
The other part of the story is Bayern's dependence on him. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches last season, and his Bayern total stands at 146 goals and 33 assists in 147 games. They have not signed a real back-up for him, which helps explain why the club want the contract issue settled quickly.
The clean takeaway is simple enough: Bayern want Kane tied down, Kane sounds open to it, and the Champions League remains part of the deal. Bayern face VfB Stuttgart next in the season, and the contract talks are now running alongside the football.
FAQ
Will Harry Kane sign a new Bayern Munich contract soon?
Kane said the talks started last week and that it is about the details. He also said the deal is looking pretty good. His current Bayern contract runs through summer 2027, so the talks are urgent rather than distant.
Why is Harry Kane talking about the Champions League now?
Kane said Bayern's Champions League objective remains one of the club's main goals. He also called Paris Saint Germain the top favourites and said Bayern are at the foot of the mountain, with a long way still to go.
How important is Harry Kane to Bayern Munich's attack?
Kane has 146 goals and 33 assists in 147 games for Bayern. He also scored 61 goals in 51 club matches last season, and Bayern have not signed a real back-up for him.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
