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Munich, Germany – In a surprising display of nonchalance, Bayern Munich’s board member for sport, Max Eberl, has addressed the growing transfer speculation surrounding star striker Harry Kane, asserting that the decision ultimately rests with the player himself.
The England captain’s future has been shrouded in uncertainty following reports of a potential release clause in his contract. German media outlets suggest Kane could be available for €65 million (£56.8 million, $76.4 million) next summer if he expresses a desire to depart the Bavarian giants.
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Premier League Return Rumors Intensify
This development has fueled a flurry of links to a sensational return to the Premier League. Manchester United have long been considered a prime suitor for the talismanic striker, while Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has openly admitted his desire to see Kane back in North London.
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Few clubs would decline a centre-forward with Kane’s unparalleled scoring record. However, Eberl’s comments offered little assurance regarding Bayern’s ability to retain a player who still has two years remaining on his current deal.
“He’s old enough to make his own decisions,” Eberl stated, referring to the 32-year-old. “Whether it’s a clause or no clause, whatever—if he says he wants to make a decision, then he’ll make it, as he showed at Tottenham.”
Despite this seemingly hands-off approach, the transfer strategist did clarify Bayern’s preferred outcome. “Our wish is, of course, to be very, very successful with Harry this season and in the future!”
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Manager Vincent Kompany echoed a similar sentiment regarding his team’s prolific forward. “He’s in a very good phase right now,” the Belgian boss, who faced Kane five times as a player, enthused. “And the last thing I want to do is open the door to another discussion. The one thing I always see is that he still has that hunger to win titles. And he can do that at Bayern. That’s the only focus.”
Kane Chasing Historic Goal-Scoring Record
The fervor surrounding Kane has only intensified due to his blistering start to the new season. Bayern’s No. 9 has already notched an astounding 13 goals in just seven games for the Bavarian giants, including eight in four league outings.
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Kane is now just two strikes away from a remarkable century of goals for Bayern Munich and has the chance to etch his name into history against Werder Bremen on Friday night. Should the relentless finisher bag a brace in his next Bayern fixture, he would have amassed 100 goals in an astonishing 104 games for the club.
This achievement would see him surpass the current record held jointly by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, who both reached 100 goals in 105 games for Real Madrid and Manchester City, respectively. No other player in the history of Europe’s top five leagues has ever reached triple digits in fewer fixtures for the same team.
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Top Players: Games to Score 100 Goals for a Single Club (Top 5 Leagues)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 105 games
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid): 105 games
- Luis Suárez (Barcelona): 120 games
- Zlatan Ibrahimović (Paris Saint-Germain): 124 games
Despite his prolific goal-scoring, the focus in Bavaria has also extended to Kane’s growing capacity to play the role of creator as much as finisher. “At his age, he’s making huge progress on the pitch,” Eberl beamed. “We all knew him from Tottenham from his goalscoring skills, but the way he’s playing football right now in this team, leading the way on the pitch, sacrificing himself for the team, shows: He simply wants to win titles! That’s his hunger, he can do it with us, we want to do it with him.”
As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will remain on Harry Kane, not only for his record-breaking exploits on the field but also for any indications of his future beyond the Allianz Arena.
