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Harry Kane has reacted to speculation regarding transfers back to the Premier League or over to MLS, with the Bayern Munich striker prepared to have an “honest conversation” about his future in Germany.
The England captain admits to being in no rush to leave his current surroundings, but has hinted at another new challenge being taken on at some point.
Stunning record: Kane’s goal numbers for club & country
Prolific frontman Kane stepped out of his comfort zone in 2023 when severing career-long ties with Tottenham. He walked away from north London as Spurs’ all-time leading goalscorer, while also becoming the greatest marksman that the England men’s national team has ever seen. His record-shattering tally for the Three Lions has been taken to 74 and counting.
Stunning standards have been maintained at Bayern, with 103 goals being recorded through 106 appearances in all competitions. Kane has been able to lift his much-publicised trophy curse, becoming a Bundesliga title winner in 2024-25. It is now being suggested that a clause in his contract could be triggered next summer if a potential suitor is prepared to pay £57 million ($77m). At that point, there will be just 12 months left to run on his deal at the Allianz Arena.
A retracing of steps to English football has been speculated on, while a switch to MLS has also been mooted for a man who has never shied away from the fact that he would like to try his luck as a kicker in the NFL once a career hitting the back of the net comes to a close.
Kane is, however, prepared to put all of those plans on hold for now as he feels settled in Munich. Asked again about moves to England or the United States, Kane said: “I think MLS is too early for sure, the way I feel right now, the way I am playing right now. MLS would be something later in my career when I am thinking about the last couple of years or so. In terms of staying there [at Bayern] longer, I might undoubtedly see that.
“I spoke overtly after one of many current video games a few weeks in the past that I’ve not had these conversations with Bayern but, but when they had been to come up I’d be keen to speak and have an sincere dialog. Clearly it is dependent upon how the subsequent yr or so goes, what we obtain collectively. Proper now, I’d say we’re in a implausible second and I’m not fascinated with anything.
“By way of the Premier League, I don’t know. In case you had requested me after I first left to go to Bayern, I’d have stated for positive I’d come again. Now I’ve been there a few years I’d say in all probability say that has gone down slightly bit, not a lot, however I wouldn’t say I’d by no means return. What I’ve learnt in my profession is that totally different alternatives and totally different timings occur and issues fall in place. Going again to my first level, with Bayern proper now, I’m totally all in with Bayern.”
Settled in Germany: Contract extension stays potential
Kane went on to say: “If there was a dialog about extending then we’ll see, however I’ve nonetheless obtained this season and one other season. It isn’t like I’m in my final yr, it isn’t like there’s any panic in that sense. I’m calm, I like the supervisor at Bayern, I feel he’s implausible and, as all the time in my profession, as lengthy we’re bettering and I’m bettering, then I’m comfortable to see what we are able to obtain.
“If there’s going to be an extension it has to work for everybody and it has to have a transparent imaginative and prescient on the place we see the membership. As I say, the supervisor is a giant a part of that, the gamers are a giant a part of that. Personally I don’t need to rush into something, the dialog I’m positive might be one we now have after which we’ll go from there.
“I’m extraordinarily comfortable there, my spouse and youngsters are comfortable to remain and as you grow old {that a} huge a part of any choice you make. However, as all the time, you by no means know what’s across the nook. I’m not going to place my eggs in any basket. I’m going to get pleasure from what I’m doing and proper now that’s at Bayern Munich, undoubtedly for this season and doubtless subsequent season that’s going to be the way in which.”
Kane targets: Extra silverware & World Cup bid
Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp informed GOAL in 2024 when requested if Kane could also be tempted to chase the American dream: “He might do. Cash shouldn’t be going to be the important thing for him any extra. However a giant pay day on the finish of his profession to America and Miami, go and play for [David] Beckham’s group or someplace, doesn’t sound too shabby does it? It seems like fairly a good suggestion.”
Enjoying alongside Lionel Messi in Miami, or doubtlessly changing him when the Argentine GOAT leaves South Florida, wouldn’t seem to kind a part of Kane’s quick plans. He’s targeted on chasing down extra silverware with Bayern, whereas additionally enjoying his means in direction of the 2026 World Cup with England.
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