Harry Kane Puts Barcelona Pursuit on Hold, Pledges Commitment to Bayern Munich

Key Takeaways:

• Harry Kane was strongly linked with a move to Barcelona during the international break, but played down the speculation and reaffirmed his happiness in Munich
• Kane’s contract with Bayern Munich is valid until 2027, with no extension talks having taken place yet
• Despite Barcelona making him their primary transfer target for next summer, Kane indicated it is “very unlikely” he will leave Bayern after this season

Kane Quells Barcelona Transfer Speculation

Amid considerable speculation linking Harry Kane to a potential move to Barcelona over the international break, the Bayern Munich striker has reiterated his contentment in Germany, effectively dashing the LaLiga side’s hopes for an imminent transfer.

Kane, who captains the England national team, clarified his position while speaking to BILD, stating that while his current contract runs until 2027, formal negotiations regarding a contract extension have yet to begin. The 32-year-old forward’s contract reportedly has a €65,000,000 release clause that becomes active in January, but Bayern remain in no rush, planning to revisit discussions only after the winter transfer window.

🚨🗣️ Harry Kane on the Barcelona rumours:

"I haven't had any contact with anyone, nobody has contacted me."

"I feel very comfortable in the current situation, even though we haven't yet discussed my situation with Bayern. There’s no rush."

"I’m really happy in Munich. You can… pic.twitter.com/GFhCWgZP7z

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 25, 2025

Bayern Striker Remaining Focused Ahead of Key Tournaments

Kane emphasised his relaxed approach to the situation, remarking, “I haven’t had any contact with anyone, no one has contacted me. I feel very comfortable in the current situation, although we haven’t yet spoken with Bayern about my situation.” When probed about the possibility of a move after the current season, Kane commented, “There’s no rush. I’m really happy in Munich. You can see it in the way I play. If there’s any contact (with Bayern), we’ll see. But I’m not thinking about next season. There’s a World Cup in the summer first. And it’s very unlikely that anything will change after this season.” He further reassured fans, stating, “No, I don’t think so,” when asked if supporters should be concerned regarding his future at Bayern.

Setback for Barcelona’s Transfer Plans

Reports have indicated that Barcelona have targeted Kane as their priority signing for next summer’s window, as the balance of his experience and reported cost aligns with their wage constraints. However, the latest comments from Kane deal a significant setback to the Spanish club’s ambitions to replace Robert Lewandowski with the English veteran.