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England captain Kane signs new Bayern contract

Bayern rewarded the England captain after his Ballon d'Or season, with German media reporting a deal that could make him Europe’s highest-paid player.

  • Harry Kane became the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years on Monday night, marking a historic achievement for the Bayern Munich striker following a remarkable 73-goal season.
  • Speaking after Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal victory on Wednesday, Kane said he would be "proud" to receive a knighthood, though he admitted being called "Sir" would feel weird.
  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated Kane has given "an enormous amount to English football," while his office noted the nation is "incredibly proud" but declined to pre-empt the official honours process.
  • Kane rested during Bayern Munich's 6-1 DFB-Pokal win against Magdeburg on Wednesday, saying it was nice to "feel at home" after describing the previous 48 hours as a "whirlwind."
  • Bookmaker William Hill offers 3-1 odds for Kane to be knighted by 2030, while the striker expressed hope for "another trophy to celebrate with England before too long.
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The continuity of the scorer will allow the Bavarian group to maintain one of its main figures during the coming seasons.

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The English national player Harry Kane and the German football record champion Bayern Munich have extended their contract until 2029.

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After his renovation the striker said that he feels "like at home": "I love the club and the city of Munich. We have an amazing team and, with Vincent Kompany, a fantastic coach"

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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