Kane downplays Tottenham return as Bayern striker hits 100th goal in 4-0 win
England captain says he is happy at Bayern with two years left on his contract, as reports of a release clause and renewed Spurs interest surface
Harry Kane has broken his silence on a possible return to Tottenham next summer, insisting he is very happy at Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old England captain netted his 100th goal for the German giants last night, scoring a brace in a 4-0 win over Hoffenheim to continue his red-hot form. Kane’s comments come amid renewed chatter about a potential Spurs comeback spurred by Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, who said Kane would be welcome back at the club, and amid reports published by Bild alleging a secret release clause that could be activated if the striker signals his intention to leave by the end of January’s transfer window.
Kane spoke after the Hoffenheim game, telling reporters that he has two years left on his Bayern contract and that his focus remains on the present season. "I’m really happy here at Bayern. I have two years left on my contract. And to be honest, I’m enjoying every minute. I enjoy playing here in front of the fans. I enjoy the team, the coach. So that’s not on my mind at all. I’m just looking forward to this season and hope we’ll be successful." The comments come as a degree of speculation persists about his future, despite the striker’s insistence that he is content in Munich.
The week had featured a chorus of voices about Kane’s potential return to north London. Frank had previously spoken of Kane as a player Spurs fans would love to see back at the club, saying he would be welcome and praising the striker as one of the top talents in football. He added that he did not think Kane would be moving immediately, but left the door ajar for a future reunion if the player chose to pursue a different chapter in his career. Bayern, for their part, issued a cautious line on contracts and transfer clauses. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl acknowledged Kane’s prominent status but declined to comment on any specific release terms; he also emphasized that Kane’s decisions would be driven by his own ambitions and those of the club. Bayern publicly denied the existence of a release clause in Kane’s deal, while signaling a continued focus on achieving success together with the forward in the coming seasons.
On Friday night Kane added another milestone to a long list of achievements by becoming the fastest player since 1992 to reach 100 goals for a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues. He scored twice as Bayern defeated Werder Bremen 4-0, extending a season that has already seen him contribute 15 goals in eight appearances. Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham for about £100 million in the summer of 2023 and has since helped the German giants claim the Bundesliga title and set numerous scoring records. His form has kept him at the center of widespread discussion about his status in European football and the best route for the remainder of his career.
The forward’s return to Tottenham has long been a topic of conversation among fans and pundits alike, particularly given his prolific spell in north London and the record he would potentially target in the Premier League. Kane left Spurs in 2023 with 213 goals for the club, leaving him 47 shy of Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League record of 260. While Kane has focused on domestic and European honors with Bayern, the possibility of chasing that Premier League record remains a talking point for supporters and analysts who remember his peak days in English football. In recent interviews and press conferences, Kane has repeatedly stressed his commitment to Bayern, while acknowledging that his career path could still include unexpected turns as he approaches the final stretch of his days as a top-level striker.
Beyond the numbers, Kane’s life off the pitch has also shifted with his move to Germany. He and his wife, Kate, along with their four children, have settled in Munich, and the forward has spoken about how his family has adapted to life in Bavaria. In May, he said he was "really happy here in Munich" and that his family had settled in well, including their children enjoying school. That stability has become a defining element of his experience in Germany, reinforcing the sense that any decision about the next steps in his career will be weighed against both professional goals and personal considerations. Kane’s present focus remains on Bayern’s campaign and on building a successful season with his teammates under coach [coach name as applicable], with the squad chasing domestic glory and strong showings in European competition.
As the season unfolds, the questions about a Tottenham return are unlikely to disappear entirely, given the enduring bond between Kane and Spurs and the club’s history with the forward. Yet the latest comments from Kane, reinforced by his sustained scoring form and his expressed happiness at Bayern, indicate that any move back to the Premier League would not be imminent. The January window could change the dynamic if Kane, Bayern, and Tottenham reassess their positions, but for now the Bayern forward appears firmly focused on the present and the tasks ahead for his club. The broader debate about legacy and record-chasing will continue to accompany him, particularly as he nears the thresholds of Shearer’s Premier League landmark and as he aims to consolidate his status as one of the defining strikers of his generation.