Harry Kane set to extend Bayern deal after Ballon d'Or triumph
Harry Kane has secured the 2026 Ballon d'Or and is expected to sign a new Bayern Munich contract within days. The striker, whose current deal ends at the close of the season, will sign a contract running to 2029 without a release clause. Kane missed a penalty and hit the post in Bayern’s 2‑2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
Key facts
- Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season.
- He has netted 156 goals in 160 games for Bayern across all competitions.
- Bayern Munich drew 2‑2 with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
- Kane missed a penalty and struck the post in the second half of that match.
- His current contract expires next summer, according to The Independent.
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Why it matters
Kane’s extension keeps a top scorer at Bayern and impacts future transfer markets.
What changed
First published from The Guardian, The Independent and Yahoo Sports