Bayern chief discusses Kane and Olise futures
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At a glance
- Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said the club and Harry Kane are holding constructive talks over a possible contract extension through 2029 or 2030.
- Kaneโs representatives are also discussing salary and the length of the deal, with the striker reportedly seeking a longer term.
- Michael Olise remains under contract until June 2029, but Bayern will reassess whether it can keep him permanently after reports of offers worth up to 200 million euros.
Bayern Munich believes it is on a good path in its talks with Harry Kane, but the club is keeping the details private. Chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said the relationship with the England captain is relaxed and that both sides clearly want an agreement.
We have a relaxed relationship.
Kaneโs father and brother represent him in the negotiations. The discussions include the top earnerโs future salary and whether a new contract should run until 2029 or 2030. Dreesen described the duration as one of the details he would not discuss, laughing as he answered.
Kane reportedly wants the longer deal. His camp is planning the broader career of the 33-year-old beyond the next three years, according to the Bayern board. Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023 for a club-record fee of about 100 million euros.
It is noticeable that both sides want this.
Kane had said after the Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart that many details still needed to be discussed. โIt may not be my last contract, but it is a big contract that I have to decide on,โ he said.
It may not be my last contract, but it is a big contract that I have to decide on.
Oliseโs contractual position is clearer for now. The 24-year-old France international remains tied to Bayern until June 30, 2029, after joining from Crystal Palace in 2024 for about 55 million euros. He has since become one of the clubโs leading performers and stars. Reports have linked him with offers of up to 200 million euros, but Dreesen said Bayern received no offer this summer. โWhether we will be able to keep him permanently, we will discuss again next summer,โ he said, while praising Olise as โa magician on the pitch.โ
Olise is a magician on the pitch.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.