Bayern silence on Kane future as Tottenham boss opens door to return amid release-clause chatter
Eberl declines to deny a potential release clause; Frank says Kane would be welcome back to Spurs if he chooses to return
Bayern Munich declined to publicly deny reports that a release clause could allow Harry Kane to leave for a cut-price fee next summer, fueling renewed talk about a possible return to Tottenham. The silence from the German champions comes as speculation intensifies over whether the England captain could be made available at a reduced price should a clause exist in his contract.
Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, did not flatly reject the notion of a clause that could facilitate an exit next year. In remarks to Bild, he said Kane is “old enough to make his own decisions” and that Bayern’s objective remains to be “very, very successful with Harry this season and in the future,” regardless of any hypothetical mechanism for departure. The comments, while non-committal on the clause itself, underscored the club’s desire to keep Kane beyond the current campaign, even as speculation swirled about a possible Tottenham reunion.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank added fuel to the chatter by signaling Kane would be welcomed back if the England captain pursued a return to north London. “There's a lot of Tottenham fans including myself who would like to see Kane back,” Frank said this week. “He's welcome. If he wants to join us, he's more than welcome.” The comments from the Dane arrived as Kane nears a century of Bayern goals and amid ongoing debate about whether a window could reopen for him at Tottenham under different terms.
Kane has become a fan favorite in Munich, already tallying 98 goals in 103 appearances for Die Roten. He had 13 goals this season at the time of the notes, a tally that sits roughly twice as high as Erling Haaland’s in comparable outings, illustrating Kane’s continued effectiveness in the German league.
His impact has helped Bayern secure silverware, lifting last season’s Bundesliga title and this season’s Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. In May, Kane spoke of his happiness in Munich, saying his family had settled in well and that his life in Bavaria would continue for the foreseeable future.
The Kane speculation sits against the backdrop of other transfer moves at Bayern. The club brought Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea with an option for a £56.3 million permanent deal, underscoring Bayern’s ongoing effort to bolster their attack while Kane remains a central figure in the squad. Nevertheless, Kane’s name continues to surface in transfer chatter, particularly given his looming proximity to Premier League records and his long-standing links to Tottenham.
On the field, Kane reminded observers of his enduring quality with a casual hat trick against Hoffenheim on a recent weekend, further sharpening the debate about whether Bayern would consider parting with him under a favorable financial clause. A German journalist who had expressed doubt about Kane’s arrival at Bayern later issued an apology for questioning the decision to bring him to Munich, highlighting the evolving narrative surrounding the striker’s place in German football and the broader transfer market.
The central question remains whether any release mechanism will ever be activated, and how Bayern will balance Kane’s enduring value with the long-term strategic goals of the club. For now, Eberl’s stance leaves room for interpretation: Kane is “old enough to make his own decisions,” and if he decides to pursue opportunities elsewhere, the former Tottenham captain will face a decision that he appears prepared to make. Meanwhile, Bayern’s coaching staff and supporters continue to rally behind Kane as the season progresses, with the club aiming for continued success at home and in Europe.