'Kane keen to stay at Bayern Munich,' says CEO Dreesen on contract talks
Munich, July 29
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has revealed that striker Harry Kane is keen to extend his stay with the Bundesliga champions, with both the club and the England captain eager to reach an agreement over a new contract.
Kane, who joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, has been in sensational form in Germany, scoring 146 goals in 147 appearances across all competitions. His current contract is due to expire at the end of the coming season, but Bayern are hopeful of securing the 33-year-old on a longer deal.
"Both parties are very keen to extend his contract. Now we need to make sure those expectations align and that we find common ground. As far as I know, he is still in the USA. We will speak when he returns, as we had arranged," Dreesen told reporters on Wednesday.
Kane has established himself as one of the greatest strikers in Bundesliga history in a remarkably short period. He became the fastest player to reach 97 Bundesliga goals, achieving the feat in just 94 matches, and is also the first player in league history to finish as the Bundesliga's top scorer in each of his first three seasons.
The England captain also enjoyed another successful international campaign, helping his country finish third at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Speaking about international football, Dreesen backed FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams but expressed reservations over proposals to increase the tournament further.
"You have to find a balance between quantity and quality," he said when asked about the possibility of a 64-team World Cup.
The Bayern chief also welcomed Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Germany head coach, joking that the former Liverpool manager would "need lots of FC Bayern players" if he wanted to collect plenty of victories.
Bayern will begin their new season against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on August 22 before opening their Bundesliga campaign at home against VfB Stuttgart six days later.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm a bit conflicted. Kane is world-class, no doubt, but Bayern should also look at developing younger talent. India's football scene is growing, and we need more diversity in top leagues. Still, if he wants to stay, good for Bayern!
Kane to Bayern was the best move he ever made. He's getting the recognition he deserved at Spurs. And Dreesen is smart to lock him down. As an Indian, I also appreciate Dreesen's balanced view on the World Cup expansion—quality over quantity is key!
Great news for Bayern fans. Kane is a goal machine. The 64-team World Cup idea is way too much though—48 is already pushing it. And Klopp as Germany coach? That'll be interesting. Hope he brings back some of that Liverpool magic!
Happy for Kane, but as someone who follows the ISL, I wish more Indian players got chances in top European leagues. Maybe one day! In the meantime, Kane is a joy to watch. Bayern vs Dortmund in the Supercup will be epic! 🔥
Kane is a legend in the making. But I also hope he stays grounded—sometimes players get complacent with long contracts. Still, his work ethic is unmatched. And Dreesen's point about quantity vs quality in football is spot on. Indian football can learn from that!
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