Will Harry Kane stay? Bayern are preparing talks as the England captain enters the final year of his contract

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, February 28, 2026. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP) Harry Kane is set to open formal talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract as the Bundesliga champions look to secure the long-term future of one of world football’s most prolific strikers despite growing interest from rival clubs.Bayern are preparing to open talks with the England captain in the coming weeks, with the club keen to extend his contract, which currently expires at the end of the upcoming season.According to BBC Sport, the 32-year-old is fully aware of Bayern’s intention to offer new terms, with discussions expected to progress after another excellent campaign in Germany.

Bayern want to avoid losing Kane for nothing

Bayern’s desire to tie down Kane comes as Europe’s elite continue to monitor his situation.Barcelona maintain a long-term interest in the England international, while Saudi Pro League clubs have also been linked with a move for the striker.As Kane enters the final year of his current contract, Bayern are keen to avoid the possibility of losing one of their biggest stars on a free transfer next summer and hope the new deal will strengthen his commitment to the club.Kane joined Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for a reported £86million and has since established himself as one of the most successful signings in Bayern’s recent history.

The goals keep flowing in Germany

The move to the Bundesliga coincided with arguably the most productive spell of Kane’s career.Since arriving at the Allianz Arena, he has scored an extraordinary 146 goals in just 134 appearances in all competitions, helping Bayern win two Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal.

Bayern’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the DFB Pokal, German Cup final between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

His final season proved to be particularly remarkable.Despite approaching his 33rd birthday, Kane produced the best goal-scoring campaign of his career, scoring 61 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions to put himself firmly in contention for the Ballon d’Or.His consistency has remained one of Bayern’s greatest strengths, with the England captain continuing to combine elite finishing with creative play and leadership in attack.

A strong World Cup despite England’s heartbreak

Kane also carried that form onto the international stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The forward finished as one of England’s top scorers with six goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side enjoyed their deepest World Cup run in decades before suffering heartbreak in the semi-finals.

England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England appeared en route to the final before Argentina mounted a dramatic late comeback, with Lionel Scaloni’s side scoring twice in the closing stages to secure a 2-1 victory and book their place in the final against Spain.England recovered to beat France 6-4 in the third-place play-off, while Argentina fell short in the final after Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike gave Spain a 1-0 extra-time victory and a second World Cup title.Although England narrowly missed out on the final, Kane’s performances throughout the tournament further enhanced his reputation as one of the world’s leading strikers.

Bayern plans for the future

Bayern’s willingness to open negotiations now underlines the importance Kane continues to attach despite his age.Rather than viewing the striker as a short-term option, the German champions appear determined to build their next phase around an experienced striker whose influence goes beyond his goalscoring record.For Kane, staying in Munich would allow him to continue to compete for major domestic and European honors while maintaining the exceptional form that defined his time in Germany.Formal talks are expected to begin in the coming weeks, with both club and player preparing to discuss the next chapter in a partnership that has already produced goals, trophies and individual accolades at an extraordinary pace, according to BBC Sport.