{"id":43647,"date":"2026-02-23T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/bayern-munich-dismiss-speculation-of-harry-kane-leaving-as-they-prepare-new-contract-for-striker\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:29:00","slug":"bayern-munich-dismiss-speculation-of-harry-kane-leaving-as-they-prepare-new-contract-for-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/bayern-munich-dismiss-speculation-of-harry-kane-leaving-as-they-prepare-new-contract-for-striker\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayern Munich dismiss speculation of Harry Kane leaving as they prepare new contract for striker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/bayern-munich-dismiss-speculation-of-harry-kane-leaving-as-they-prepare-new-contract-for-striker\/#Harry_Kane_has_a_clear_stance_on_his_future\" >Harry Kane has a clear stance on his future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/bayern-munich-dismiss-speculation-of-harry-kane-leaving-as-they-prepare-new-contract-for-striker\/#Bayern_Munich_are_keen_for_Kane_to_stay_at_the_club\" >Bayern Munich are keen for Kane to stay at the club<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Speculation linking Harry Kane with a potential move to Barcelona has been firmly ruled out, with manager Florian Plettenberg suggesting a summer move to the Catalan giants is neither planned nor realistic at this stage.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Despite persistent rumors, especially in the context of Barcelona&#8217;s presidential campaign, Kane&#8217;s immediate future seems firmly linked with Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>England&#8217;s captain also publicly addressed the reports, reiterating his satisfaction in Germany and denying any possibility of behind-the-scenes contact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harry_Kane_has_a_clear_stance_on_his_future\"><\/span>Harry Kane has a clear stance on his future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cain directly responded to claims that Barcelona presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana had contacted him.<\/p>\n<p>Kane said this frankly. <em>&#8220;I haven&#8217;t heard anything about it. Neither my father nor my brother have told me anything. I&#8217;m very happy here.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This statement leaves little room for ambiguity. Since joining Bayern Munich, Kane has quickly established himself as the focal point of Bayern&#8217;s attack.<\/p>\n<p>Off the pitch, Kane has spoken positively about the club&#8217;s infrastructure, competitive ambitions and opportunity to regularly challenge for major honours, and these factors were a major influence on his initial move from Tottenham.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bayern_Munich_are_keen_for_Kane_to_stay_at_the_club\"><\/span>Bayern Munich are keen for Kane to stay at the club<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bayern bosses are reportedly keen to extend Kane&#8217;s contract beyond its current term.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions have already begun regarding the possibility of renewing his contract, which will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2028 or 2029.<\/p>\n<p>For Bayern, keeping Kane means more than just goals. His leadership qualities and experience in high-pressure matches make him a central figure in the club&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona have been linked with a number of high-profile forward signings, with doubts remaining over Robert Lewandowski&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer rumors are inevitable for a player of Kane&#8217;s stature, but current signs suggest his future remains in Munich.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bayern Munich learn Liverpool have already agreed a deal for their \u00a388m star<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speculation linking Harry Kane with a potential move to Barcelona has been firmly ruled out, with manager Florian Plettenberg suggesting a summer move to the Catalan giants is neither planned nor realistic at this stage.Despite persistent rumors, especially in the context of Barcelona&#8217;s presidential campaign, Kane&#8217;s immediate future seems firmly linked with Bayern Munich. 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