Bayern Munich’s blistering start to the Bundesliga season has been built on ruthless attacking football—and at the heart of it all is Serge Gnabry. Once a player questioned for inconsistency, the 30-year-old is enjoying a revival under Vincent Kompany that has not only boosted his own reputation but, according to Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus, has also made Harry Kane “even stronger” than ever.
Speaking on Sky90, Matthäus singled out Gnabry as the decisive factor in Bayern’s attacking success. “Serge is playing outstandingly at the moment because of his interplay with Kane up front. And that’s why Harry Kane is even stronger than in the last two years,” Matthäus explained. He highlighted how Kane often drops deeper into a playmaking role without leaving the frontline empty—because Gnabry’s pace, positioning, and movement stretch defenses and occupy the central spaces.
The numbers speak volumes. Gnabry has already notched three goals and two assists in the Bundesliga this season, starting six of Bayern’s eight competitive matches. His impact has been magnified by Jamal Musiala’s injury absence, but the veteran winger has grabbed his chance, reminding everyone of his quality at the highest level.
Kompany’s tactical tweaks have been key. By granting Gnabry more freedom in central attacking zones rather than locking him strictly out wide, the former Manchester City captain has unleashed a new dynamic that has Bayern scoring 22 goals in their opening five league matches while conceding just three. Kane may be the finisher, but Gnabry is increasingly the spark.
Yet, amid the resurgence, uncertainty lingers. Gnabry’s contract expires in June 2026, and Matthäus believes Bayern may only extend if the Germany international accepts a wage reduction. For now, the player himself remains unfazed. “I’m very relaxed. I’m happy that things are going so well, that we’re playing so well. Everything else will be decided in time,” Gnabry told Sky.
That calmness belies the urgency Bayern face. With a packed calendar of Bundesliga, Champions League, and domestic fixtures—and Musiala soon returning—Kompany will face difficult decisions. But one thing is clear: in his current form, Gnabry has made himself almost undroppable.
Bayern next travel to Cyprus to face Pafos in the Champions League before a tricky Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Whether or not his long-term future lies at the Allianz Arena, Serge Gnabry is reminding everyone why he remains one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking weapons.
