"We're fairly close to a deal"...Kane's contract extension, negotiations remain ahead of June 2027 expiration
Harry Kane revealed he is fairly close to a renewal agreement with Bayern. However, he said there are still matters to be coordinated. The contract period and salary remain unconfirmed before official announcement.
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Three-line summary
- On September 23, Kane said during England national team duty that he was "fairly close" to a Bayern renewal agreement.
- The existing contract expires on June 30, 2027, and the new contract period and salary have not been officially confirmed.
- On September 18, Kane scored his 100th Bundesliga goal in 98 games, setting a record for the fewest games needed.
The remaining contract period is approximately 9 months. Bayern, when signing Harry Kane in August 2023, announced the contract expiration date as June 30, 2027officially. On September 23, a signal emerged that this expiration could be extended. Kane said during England national team duty that he was "fairly close" to a renewal.
The issue is whether 'fairly close' can be read as 'agreed'. In the same interview, he also said there are still matters to be settled. Conditions such as duration and salary have not been disclosed by the club. As of 3 a.m. September 25, 2026 (Korea time), no official club announcement confirming the renewal has been confirmed.
Kane's renewal comments 'fairly close'...remaining negotiations and announcement timing
According to reports cited from The Independent by Bulinews: Kane said on September 23, "We're fairly close." On the same day, he also said, "It doesn't seem like it will take long before an announcement comes in some form." This is only the player's own estimate regarding the timing of the announcement, not a schedule confirmed by the club.
Sky Sport Austriaalso reported in German on the same day that Kane revealed he was considerably close to a deal. Kane said he is satisfied with the team and coach and life in Munich and wants to maintain a high level of play. He also said there are still parts to be finalized regarding the contract.
Kane's contract expires June 2027...new contract reported as '2029 or 2030'
| Item | Content | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing contract expiration date | June 30, 2027 | FC Bayern Munich official announcement (2023.08.12) | Confirmed |
| New contract period | 2029 or 2030 | oe24 (2026.09.24) | Unconfirmed |
| Existing contract salary | approximately 25 million euros | AS citing BILD (2026.08.08) | Estimate |
| New contract salary | Not confirmed | — | Not disclosed |
The new contract period has only been reported by local media. oe24 reported on September 24 as '2029 or 2030'. According to the reports, the contract would be extended 2 to 3 years from the existing one. A day earlier, Sky Sport Austria reported it as 'at least 2029', with expressions differing by outlet.
There are no official figures for salary either. The existing contract salary reported by AS citing BILD is approximately 25 million euros, which is an estimate, not the new contract conditions.
Kane: 101 goals in 98 Bundesliga games...31 games faster than Dieter Müller
According to Bundesliga's official announcement, Kane on September 18 against Union Berlin 98 games reached 100 goals. Compared to Dieter Müller's previous record of 129 games 31 games, approximately 24% faster. He scored two goals in this match, bringing his total to 101 goals in 98 games.
| Metric | Kane | Comparison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 100 goals reached (games) | 98 | 129 (Dieter Müller) | 31 games faster |
| Bundesliga single season goals | 36 (2025/26) | 41 (Robert Lewandowski, 2020/21) | 5 goals less |
| Goals per game | approximately 1.03 (Bundesliga 98 games 101 goals) | approximately 0.64 (Tottenham official matches 435 games 280 goals) | approximately 0.39 more |
FC Bayern Munichaccording to, Kane led the scoring in the just-concluded 2025/26 season with 36 goals. He fell 5 goals short of Robert Lewandowski's all-time single season record of 41 goals. Dividing 101 by 98 gives approximately 1.03 goals per game; dividing 280 by 435 gives approximately 0.64 goals per game. However, Tottenham's record is based on official matches including cup competitions, so direct comparison with league records is difficult.
2026/27 Bundesliga scoring rankings (as of 2026.09.20 21:30, German local time)
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tied 1st | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | 4 goals |
| Tied 1st | Yuito Suzuki | Freiburg | 4 goals |
| Tied 1st | Philip Titz | Mainz | 4 goals |
| Tied 1st | Younes Ebnouetalib | Frankfurt | 4 goals |
| Tied 1st | Patrick Schick | Bayer Leverkusen | 4 goals |
| Tied 6th | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 3 goals |
Comparing NDR's scoring table with Bundesliga's official table, Kane is 3 goals·tied 6th (as of 2026.09.20 21:30, German local time). He is one goal behind the five players tied for the lead, including his teammate Olise.
According to Bundesliga's official website on September 23, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said he hopes the contract issue will be resolved during the national team break. Approximately 9 months remain until the existing contract expiration date of June 30, 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Has Kane's contract renewal been officially announced?
No. As of 3 a.m. September 25, 2026 (Korea time), no official club announcement confirming the contract renewal has been confirmed. Kane said on September 23 that he was "fairly close" to a deal, but also said there are still matters to be coordinated.
Q. How long is Kane's contract?
Bayern's officially announced existing contract expiration date is June 30, 2027. The new contract period was reported by oe24 as '2029 or 2030', but has not been confirmed.
Q. What is Kane's salary?
According to AS citing BILD, the existing contract salary is approximately 25 million euros. This is not an amount publicly disclosed by the club, and the new contract salary and total have not been confirmed.
Related official sites
- FC Bayern Munich official website — Club official news and announcements
- Bundesliga official player scoring table — Player scoring records for this season
- German Football Association Bundesliga all-time scoring records — All-time cumulative scoring rankings including Gerd Müller, Robert Lewandowski, and others
- Bundesliga official website — League schedule, match results, and official news
Featured image · reference photo · not an on-site photo of the current match in the article · photo composition · photo=Flickr (wonker), CC BY 2.0 · photo=Wikimedia Commons (Richard Bartz, Munich aka Makro Freak), CC BY-SA 2.5
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