Harry Kane Predicted to Remain at Bayern Munich for the Long Term
Mansion Sports – Harry Kane is expected to remain at Bayern Munich for a very long period of time.
If this prediction proves accurate, then transfer speculation involving the England national team striker is likely to subside quickly.
Kane has previously been linked with a possible return to the Premier League and has also been mentioned as a target for Barcelona, but for now he is fully focused on his career in Germany for the foreseeable future.
Golden Boot Winner: Kane Scores 50 Club Goals Throughout 2025
Harry Kane stepped out of his comfort zone when he decided to leave Tottenham Hotspur and join Bayern Munich in 2023.
He departed North London as Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer and has successfully maintained an exceptionally high individual standard with the Bavarian giants.
By the winter break of the 2025–2026 season, Kane had surpassed the 30-goal mark, while also recording a total of 50 club goals across a single calendar year for the first time in his career.
In the previous season, he also secured his second Bundesliga Golden Boot after scoring 41 goals in all competitions.
Kane also managed to break his long-standing trophy drought by winning the league title in Germany. He subsequently enjoyed success in the Super Cup and is now targeting UEFA Champions League glory in 2026, alongside his ambition to lead England to success at the World Cup as national team captain.
Release Clause: A Potential Move Could Occur in 2026
Kane’s current contract runs until 2027, but it has been revealed that there is a release clause that can be activated in an upcoming transfer window, with an offer of 57 million pounds sufficient to open formal negotiations.
Nevertheless, Kane has shown no indication of seeking a new challenge, and there is even the possibility that a contract extension could be agreed in Bavaria.
Former legendary Bundesliga goalscorer Klaus Fischer believes that the number nine will remain at his current club.
Fischer, who sits behind Gerd Müller and Robert Lewandowski on the Bundesliga’s all-time goalscoring list, described Kane as a “Bundesliga flagship player” and as a “popular and high-performing figure who is expected to remain in the Bundesliga for a long time.”
Kane Chasing Lewandowski’s Bundesliga Scoring Record
Bayern Munich will certainly hope that this prediction comes true. Kane was recently named Person of the Year 2025 by kicker magazine, an award he acknowledged as a great honor through his Cleats Club channel.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl offered high praise while delivering his congratulations.
He described Kane as a player synonymous with end results, stating that three words were not enough to describe him, but if narrowed down, Kane is humble, world-class, and a decisive match-winner at every level.
This season, Kane has already collected 19 Bundesliga goals and is on track to challenge the record of 41 goals in a single season set by Robert Lewandowski in 2020–2021.
Bayern legend Mario Basler considers Kane a different type of striker due to his defensive contribution and his movement into midfield to win and distribute the ball.
Basler believes Kane has a strong chance of breaking the record and described him as an extraordinary striker as well as the player of the year.
Winter Break: Kane Enjoys a Relaxed Christmas Period
Kane told Sky Sport Germany that his ambition to create new history remains very much alive, although he recognizes that long-term consistency represents the greatest challenge in football.
He acknowledged that the record is exceptional and difficult to overcome, but he is enjoying the pursuit of such an ambitious target.
At present, Bayern Munich and Kane are enjoying a well-earned winter break, with Vincent Kompany’s squad not scheduled to return to action until January 11.
Bayern hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga standings after remaining unbeaten in 15 matches, and they are also on course to finish in the top eight and secure automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League round of 16.