Kane extends Bayern deal to 2029, reportedly making him Europe's top earner

Harry Kane has ended months of transfer speculation by signing a new contract with Bayern Munich that keeps him at the German giants until 2029. The Daily Mail reported ^[3] that the new terms are believed to make the 33-year-old striker Europe’s highest-paid player by salary, with figures suggesting £400,000 a week.

This deal comes just nine days after Kane was crowned the world’s best male player, winning the Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal ^[5]. The Mirror ^[2] noted that Kane had entered the final 12 months of his original four-year deal, which was set to expire at the end of this season, leaving his future wide open.

Kane expressed his delight at staying in Munich. "I feel right at home at FC Bayern," Kane said, according to The Independent ^[5]. He praised manager Vincent Kompany and the club's culture, stating, "We have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantastic manager. It makes me very proud to be part of this club."

The BBC ^[1] highlighted Kane’s incredible output, noting he scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the 2025-26 season. This performance cemented his status as the world's best player and led to his individual honours, including the Golden Shoe and Bundesliga top scorer titles. Since joining from Tottenham in 2023 for a reported £86m, Kane has netted 156 goals in 161 appearances for club and country, according to the Guardian ^[4].

This extension dashes hopes of a Premier League return where he might have challenged Alan Shearer’s all-time scoring record, as the Daily Mail ^[3] pointed out. Instead, Kane commits to three more years in Germany, where he has already won two Bundesliga titles, the DFB Cup, and two German Super Cups.

Looking ahead, Kane is poised to become England’s most-capped player when the national team takes on Croatia and Spain in upcoming Nations League fixtures. He needs just one appearance to surpass Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps. Kane is already England’s greatest ever goalscorer with 91 international goals, significantly ahead of Wayne Rooney’s tally, as detailed by the Daily Mail ^[3].

Kane’s commitment signals a long-term future in Europe’s elite competition, having transformed from a player without major club trophies into a decorated champion. His family’s happiness in Munich was also cited as a key factor in his decision to stay, with Kane confirming they are "very happy here" ^[5].