Worried about the release clause? Bayern set Kane timeline

At FC Bayern , the timeline for a contract extension with Harry Kane is apparently set. A clause in the contract plays a role.

According to information from Sport BILD , the bosses have agreed on a clear timeline for an extension with star striker Harry Kane .

Kane has an exit clause in his current contract amounting to 65 million euros for the upcoming summer. However, this must be activated by January 31 and also includes a buy-back option for Tottenham Hotspur .

According to the report, FC Bayern plans to deliberately let this clause expire. Instead, the Munich club wants to intensify talks about a possible extension only after the deadline has passed.

Background: The club management hopes that after three years in Munich, Kane has no concrete interest in returning to England and fully identifies with the club.

At the same time, the report states internally that there will be no salary increase for Kane even in the event of an extension.

With a gross annual salary of around 24 million euros, the 32-year-old is already the highest-paid player in the squad. In view of cost-cutting measures and his age—Kane would be 34 at the end of his current contract in 2027—they do not want to take further financial risks.

Kane has long established himself as a key figure in Munich. Since his 100-million transfer in the summer of 2023, he has been indispensable. In his first season, he scored 36 Bundesliga goals—more than any other FCB player in their debut season in Munich. In the second season, he scored 26 times. Currently, he continues this trend seamlessly: After the first ten competitive games of the current season, he already has 18 goals and once again leads the internal scoring list confidently.

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Despite Kane's outstanding role, Bayern's financial strategy remains clear. The sports management, led by Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, wants to keep the budget under control, especially regarding top salaries. Should Tottenham attempt to activate the buy-back option in winter, Bayern currently sees no threat. Kane himself recently expressed openness to a long-term stay and indicated that he feels comfortable in Munich.

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