Hoeness Says Harry Kane’s 2026 Release Clause Has Expired as Bayern Move Toward New Deal
The striker remains under contract through 2027, reducing urgency for Bayern as they prepare fresh talks on his future.
Overview
- Uli Hoeness told Bild the 2026 exit clause in Kane’s contract has lapsed, leaving Bayern under no immediate pressure.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund said Kane feels very comfortable in Munich and that the club will not rush negotiations.
- Lothar Matthaus told Sky Sports Deutschland he is convinced Kane will extend, citing comfort with coaches, teammates and family life.
- Previous reports of a roughly £57m (€70m) summer-2026 pathway are now moot with the clause no longer active.
- Kane, who joined from Tottenham in 2023, has scored 126 goals in 131 appearances for Bayern, reinforcing the club’s desire to keep him.