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“That’s madness!”: Hamann warns Bayern against extending Kane’s contract
Oct 20 2025 06:38 · By onefootball.com
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FC Bayern are considering extending Harry Kane’s contract ahead of schedule. The English superstar has been playing in world-class form for weeks – but from Sky expert Didi Hamann’s perspective, an extension at this point would be completely premature.
In the 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund, Kane was once again the decisive man. The 32-year-old headed in the opener, shone as a playmaking striker, and even helped out defensively in the closing stages. For many fans and experts, Kane is currently the most complete footballer in the world – someone who makes the difference.
Within FC Bayern , the captain of the England national team is also highly valued. His impact on the team, his leadership, and his indomitable will to win make him a symbol of Munich’s new dominance. It’s no wonder, then, that the club on Säbener Straße is seriously considering an early contract extension.
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Kane is under contract with the German record champions until the summer of 2027. His deal includes a €65 million release clause that expires at the end of January 2026. By then at the latest, Munich want to speak with the striker about his future – and ideally extend it long term. Kane himself has been open : He feels “extremely comfortable” at FC Bayern and can “very much imagine playing here for many years.”
For Sky expert Didi Hamann, however, the whole discussion is premature – and potentially dangerous. The former pro can’t understand the club’s considerations: “No, that’s madness. He’ll be 34 when his contract expires. You can’t extend a contract now that still has 20 months to run,” Hamann said on Sky90 . “You don’t even know what 2027 will be. It would already be crazy to even think about extending the contract of a player who will be 34 when it ends.”
The former Bayern and Liverpool player sees a financial risk in an extension – especially since, according to Hamann, Kane still has to confirm his performances at the very highest level: “He’s playing outstandingly, no question. But the Bundesliga is no benchmark. He has to show it against the absolute top teams like Arsenal or PSG in the Champions League.”
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.