Harry Kane extends Bayern Munich contract until 2029, keeping him in Germany

England captain Harry Kane has agreed a new contract with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until 2029, shortly before his 36th birthday. The extension follows a season in which Kane scored 102 goals in as many Bundesliga matches and helped Bayern win two league titles and three consecutive Golden Boot awards.

The deal means Kane is expected to spend the peak years of his career in the Bundesliga rather than returning to the Premier League, where he left Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 after becoming the club's all-time top scorer. At the time of the announcement, Kane had 213 Premier League goals, 47 short of Alan Shearer's record.

Former England striker Chris Sutton said that Kane "is more than capable of carrying on for a few years yet" and praised his finishing, link-up play and football intelligence, adding that age is unlikely to diminish his effectiveness. Sutton also noted that Kane's experience could be valuable for England at upcoming tournaments, including Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.

Kane finished as joint top scorer at Euro 2024 despite England's loss to Spain in the final, scoring three goals in seven matches. His continued presence in the national team is seen as important, as England currently lack a forward of comparable stature.

Bayern Munich and England coach Thomas Tuchel are expected to benefit from Kane's extended stay, with the club hoping his contributions will lead to further domestic and European success, while the England side looks to capitalize on his experience in future international competitions.