Harry Kane announced that discussions to extend his contract with Bayern Munich are underway following his record-setting performance against Union Berlin, where he scored twice.
With these goals, Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 goals in Bundesliga history during just his 98th match, achieving this milestone in a commanding 7-0 victory at Allianz Arena.
The England captain surpassed Dieter Müller’s previous record of 129 appearances to reach 100 goals, boosting his total to an impressive 152 goals in 154 matches across all competitions for Bayern.
Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Kane extended his record with a penalty, awarded after Tom Rothe fouled Michael Olise in the box.
Before halftime, Bayern took a 3-0 lead with Olise’s goal, and Kane added his second just nine minutes into the second half. Bayern showed no mercy throughout the match.
Ismael Saibari came off the bench to score his first Bundesliga goal, while Olise completed a hat-trick with two goals, including a spectacular shot in the 76th minute.
Despite rumors of a summer move away from Bayern, Kane expressed his fondness for the club and confirmed that talks to prolong his contract are in progress.
“Let’s keep it going. Scoring more goals is a significant achievement,” Kane remarked. “I truly enjoy my time here and am grateful for the fans’ support.”
“We had been waiting for a performance like this this season. We’ve had wins and played well, but this outing felt different. It was great to show such a strong performance before the international break.”
Bayern’s win propelled them to the top of the league, although Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg both have a game in hand that could change the standings.
With this victory, Bayern maintained an unbeaten record against Union in their last 15 Bundesliga encounters (10 wins and 5 draws) — a unique feat in league history.
Kane had to share the spotlight with the brilliant Olise, who has recorded four goal involvements in a Bundesliga match for the fourth time, a feat only topped by Robert Lewandowski, Miroslav Klose, and Arjen Robben since detailed statistics began in 2004-05.
With the international break now upon Bayern, manager Vincent Kompany expressed satisfaction with their performance, especially as fans can celebrate at Oktoberfest.
“The effort from the players was evident today,” Kompany said. “While Michael scored, he has put in significant effort in training to hone his shots. Top players need more than just talent; hard work is essential too.”
Fan Take: This news is significant for soccer fans as it showcases Kane’s extraordinary talent and resilience in the Bundesliga, changing the landscape of German football. An extended contract with Bayern could solidify Kane’s legacy and further elevate the club’s competitive stature, making Bundesliga matches even more thrilling.
Source: www.soccernews.com
