Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed on Wednesday, 29 July that striker Harry Kane is eager to extend his contract with the Bundesliga champions, with both parties working toward finding common ground on a new deal. Kane's current contract runs until the end of the upcoming season, and the club is hopeful of tying down the 33-year-old on a longer arrangement.

What Dreesen Said

'Both parties are very keen to extend his contract. Now we need to make sure those expectations align and that we find common ground. As far as I know, he is still in the USA. We will speak when he returns, as we had arranged,' Dreesen told reporters.

The remarks signal a mutual desire to continue the partnership, though formal negotiations are yet to begin in earnest, pending Kane's return from the United States.

Kane's Record-Breaking Stint in Munich

Harry Kane has been nothing short of extraordinary since joining Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023. He has scored 146 goals in 147 appearances across all competitions — a strike rate that places him among the most prolific forwards in the club's history.

In the Bundesliga specifically, Kane became the fastest player to reach 97 league goals, achieving the milestone in just 94 matches. He is also the first player in Bundesliga history to finish as the division's top scorer in each of his first three seasons — a feat that underlines his consistency at the highest level.

World Cup 2026 and International Commitments

The England captain also had a productive summer on the international stage, helping his country secure a third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament run will have added to his workload, making his recovery and pre-season schedule a factor in the timing of contract discussions.

Dreesen also weighed in on the broader debate around the World Cup format. He backed FIFA's decision to expand the tournament to 48 teams but expressed caution over proposals to push it further. 'You have to find a balance between quantity and quality,' he said, when asked about the possibility of a 64-team World Cup.

Klopp Appointment and Season Ahead

The Bayern chief also welcomed Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Germany head coach, remarking with characteristic humour that Klopp would 'need lots of FC Bayern players' if he wanted to collect plenty of victories.

On the club calendar, Bayern Munich will open their season against Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on 22 August, before their Bundesliga opener at home against VfB Stuttgart on 28 August. The contract situation with Kane will be one of the most closely watched subplots of the early season.