Key Takeaways:
- Dietmar Hamann has criticised the idea of Bayern Munich offering Harry Kane a contract extension with over twenty months remaining on his current deal
- Hamann raised concerns about Kane’s age and heavy defensive workload despite the striker’s remarkable goalscoring run last weekend
- Kane has registered 19 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances for Bayern, who maintain a perfect run ahead of crucial upcoming Champions League fixtures
Veteran Midfielder Voices Concerns Over Kane Extension Timing
Former Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has strongly questioned reports that the club is considering an early contract extension for Harry Kane, describing such a move as “madness” considering the England captain’s current performances and contract length.
Despite Kane’s exceptional goalscoring prowess, Hamann highlighted the risks of extending the 32-year-old’s deal prematurely, noting that the present agreement remains valid until June 2027. He insisted that renegotiating terms with such a significant period left would be unwise.
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"He's going to be 34 when his contract expires – you can’t hand out a new one already! No, that’s madness!" 😵💫
And he continued: “At the Euros, England won their games after Kane was subbed off. Whether he can score against top teams like PSG or… pic.twitter.com/F8nf7sRFZT— Flashscore.de (@FlashScoreDE) October 20, 2025
Hamann stated on Sky: “That would be madness. He’ll be 34 when the contract expires. You can’t extend a contract that still has 20 months to run. It would be madness.” He also questioned Kane’s pedigree against elite opposition, referencing England’s results during the European Championship and expressing uncertainty over Kane’s ability to score against leading teams like Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal.
Kane’s Defensive Duties Under Scrutiny
Kane’s success at Bayern has not been limited to scoring; his work rate and defensive contributions were especially evident during the 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, in which he opened the scoring in the 22nd minute. Despite this, Hamann expressed doubts over the sustainability of Kane taking on such defensive responsibilities, suggesting it could compromise his main attacking strengths.
“It shouldn’t become common practice for Kane to slide tackle 20 meters from his own goal,” said Hamann. “The first thing that could suffer is that he stops scoring goals.” This caution comes as Bayern’s win lifted them seven points clear at the Bundesliga summit.
Flawless Start Yet No Complacency for Bayern
Under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, Bayern Munich have won all eleven of their competitive outings so far this season. Nonetheless, Hamann urged restraint, referencing last term’s mid-season decline and questioning the squad’s ability to sustain such a high-energy style across the campaign.
“They’re still the team that runs the most in the Bundesliga. That has little to do with efficiency,” Hamann commented. “We’ll see whether they can keep it up with the small squad they have… The awards will be handed out in April and May. They played good football last fall as well, but after that, it became less and less. That’s why I’m cautious with superlatives.” He also described Bayern as “standing knocked out” in the closing 25 minutes against Dortmund.
The Numbers Behind Kane’s Elite Status
Kane has established an outstanding record throughout his career, notably becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 matches, including 213 in the Premier League. After joining Bayern Munich in 2023, he has recorded 104 goals in 107 games, with 74 of those coming in 70 Bundesliga encounters. In the Champions League, he boasts a combined total of 44 goals across 59 matches for both clubs. On the international stage, Kane is England’s record marksman with 76 goals in 110 appearances.
Next Steps for Bayern and Their Striker
Hamann’s reservations contrast starkly with Kane’s explosive impact since his Bundesliga arrival. The 32-year-old has scored 19 goals and provided 3 assists in just eleven games across all competitions this season, directly contributing to Bayern’s commanding league position and flawless Champions League start.
The Bayern board are now faced with a significant decision: heed the advice of an esteemed club legend, or secure the services of their high-flying striker for even longer. The coming fixtures will be pivotal, as Bayern prepare to welcome Club Brugge in the Champions League, followed by a tie against Monchengladbach in the same competition. The spotlight will remain firmly on Kane as he looks to maintain his remarkable form and answer his critics.
