Bayern Expect Kane to Sign New Deal; Eberl Weighs In on Ballon d'Or Talk

Club president Herbert Hainer says Bayern Munich intend to extend Harry Kane's contract, while Max Eberl responds to debate over the striker's Ballon d'Or candidacy.

Harry Kane's future at Bayern Munich looks increasingly likely to extend past this season. Club president Herbert Hainer, speaking during the team's customary Oktoberfest appearance and quoted by BILD, said the Bundesliga champions intend to keep the forward and believe an agreement will be reached. He noted that Kane and his family are happy living in Munich, which adds to the club's confidence.

Kane's existing deal runs out when the campaign ends, and the player himself recently described the situation as looking promising. Nothing has been signed yet, and terms still need to be ironed out. Talks have centered on how long the new agreement should run, with 2029 and 2030 both mentioned as possible end dates. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen suggested the process could wrap up after the upcoming international break, which lasts three weeks.

Beyond his contract, Kane is also part of a growing conversation about this year's Ballon d'Or. He found the net 73 times in competitive matches last season, putting him among the favorites, though he has avoided lobbying on his own behalf. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal recently suggested the trophy belongs to 'the best player in the world' rather than someone who simply scores 80 goals, widely read as a nod toward Kane.

After Friday's 7-0 Bundesliga rout of Union Berlin, Kane declined to fire back. He said everyone is entitled to an opinion and their own manner of speaking, adding that he prefers to let his play do the talking. Bayern's board member for sport, Max Eberl, took a firmer line, saying campaigning naturally happens but that the truly elite players are those who need no campaign at all. Kane has also consistently praised his rivals for the award instead of criticizing them.