Harry Kane has given an update on a possible return to English football ahead of Bayern Munich’s opening game in the DFL Super Cup against Borussia Dortmund, reports BritPanorama.
The striker, 33, joined Bayern in 2023 and has topped the Bundesliga scoring charts in the last three seasons. Kane, who is tipped to win the Ballon d’Or this year, scored 36 league goals in their title-winning campaign last time out and was a standout for England at the World Cup.
Addressing links to him moving back to England, the 33-year-old admitted he does not have the itch to return to the Premier League, explaining he is very comfortable in Munich. “When I first left [Spurs], for sure it was something that I thought I’d definitely be coming back. That itch isn’t there as much anymore,” he told Four Four Two.
Kane added, “I’m extremely happy here in Munich. It’s opened my eyes to a totally different world of football outside of England. It’s made me appreciate European football even more. With the team we have here, with the manager. My family are really settled here. It’s just about being in the best place possible. I never say never but, for now, I’m concentrating on Bayern Munich, and we’ll see what the future holds.”
The striker, who scored 73 goals in 65 competitive appearances for both club and country last season, is reportedly ready to begin discussions with Bayern over extending his contract. Kane stated: “We obviously said we wanted to talk after the World Cup and after my holiday. So I’m not sure exactly when, but they’ll start this week, next week… we’ll start those talks.”
“Like I’ve said before, we’re calm; I think they’re calm with the situation. Obviously now is the time to start talking, because there’s only a year left. That’s important. But both sides are relaxed, and I’m pretty sure there’ll be some talks this week or next week.”
The England captain is only a couple of goals away from joining the Bundesliga 100 club after winning three successive Golden Boots. He insisted that his focus is not on the Ballon d’Or, despite potentially becoming the first British winner since Michael Owen. Kane said: “The Ballon d’Or is as big as it gets, from an individual point of view. I know I had a great season last season, but the focus is on this new season.”
“The Ballon d’Or’s not in my hands. I’ve done what I can do in terms of putting in the performances. It’s now down to votes and other people and the media – stuff I can’t control – so we’ll see what happens. Obviously, it would be amazing if it was to happen. But ultimately, it’s still two or three months away before that’s decided, so it’s not something that’s at the front of my mind right now.”
As the new season beckons, Kane’s resolve will be tested in Bayern’s pursuit of glory, a reminder that for all his accolades, the thrill of competition remains paramount.
