FC Bayern has pulled off a major coup by extending Harry Kane’s contract through 2029. The reigning Ballon d’Or winner will remain with the German record champions for the long term and is reportedly receiving a historic contract in return. But despite the official agreement, one crucial question remains: Could the Englishman potentially leave Munich before his new contract expires?

At the press conference announcing his contract extension, Kane was overjoyed. The 33-year-old made it clear that the decision to stay in Munich had been made quite some time ago. The most recent negotiations had mainly revolved around final details.

Bayern officials also celebrated the agreement as a major success. Sporting director Max Eberl called it a “huge statement when, as a club, you manage to extend the contract of the world’s best soccer player.” Financially, however, the Munich club is paying a hefty price to secure the long-term commitment of its top striker.

Kane is set to earn a record salary at FC Bayern

According to media reports, Kane’s new contract could bring his annual earnings to more than 25 million euros. This would make the Englishman the highest-paid player in the club’s history.

According to *kicker*, the Bayern star could even become the highest-paid player in European soccer. In exchange for the high salary, both sides reportedly agreed to an extension of just two years. An additional contract option through 2030 was not agreed upon.

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen defended the financial terms of the deal at the press conference. “For us, this is a big contract for a great player. And he’s a fair player. Harry has brought us an incredible amount of joy over the past three years and shown that he’s been worth every penny during that time. We’ll continue to see things that way in the future,” explained the Bayern boss.

For club officials, there is no question that Kane justifies the substantial investment.

Is there a buyout clause for Kane?

However, one important question remained unanswered during the presentation of the new contract. Even before the official extension, there had been reports suggesting that Kane might secure an option for an early return to the English Premier League.

In particular, a potential clause in favor of his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, had recently been discussed. According to Sky, talks about the new contract reportedly included a possible right of first refusal for the London club.

Such a provision could, under certain conditions, allow Tottenham to match an offer from another club for Kane. The final decision on a transfer, however, would still rest with the player.

It is not yet known whether such provisions have actually become part of the new contract. Dreesen merely hinted that Munich is planning for the long term with its star striker. “We still have a lot we want to achieve together. That’s why we’ve said that this story isn’t over yet. And who knows what will happen in 2029,” explained the CEO.

These statements could suggest that Bayern assumes he will stay until the end of his regular contract. However, they do not provide any evidence that a release clause does not exist.

Kane himself has recently emphasized on several occasions how comfortable he and his family feel in Munich. On the field as well, the Englishman continues to see FC Bayern as offering the best conditions for winning major titles.

Nevertheless, the question of a possible buyout clause remains open for now. Until there is official confirmation or denial of the relevant contract details, it is impossible to conclusively determine whether Kane is indeed tied to the record-holding champions until the summer of 2029.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/05/trotz-mega-verlaengerung-ein-grosses-fragezeichen-bleibt-bei-kane/.