There is increasing evidence that Harry Kane’s contract with Bayern Munich includes a release clause which could allow a transfer in the summer of 2026 at a surprisingly modest fee — widely reported around €65 million.
📝 What we know
- Various reports (including from Bild and other German outlets) claim that Kane’s move to Bayern included a clause for early exit.
- The clause appears to have been structured such that there was one window (January 2025) when a higher fee (~€80 m) could apply for a move in summer 2025 — that window has closed.
- According to recent reporting, the next activation window is January 2026, for a summer 2026 exit, and the fee is widely quoted at €65 million.
🔍 Key details & caveats
- The clause is conditional: it appears Kane must inform Bayern of his intention to depart by the end of January 2026 in order for the fee to drop to ~€65 m. If he does not, the clause may lapse and his contract runs until 2027.
- Bayern retain significant control: while the clause gives Kane an option, the club evidently has no obligation to sell if they don’t want to. Also, former club Tottenham Hotspur reportedly hold a first-refusal right, complicating any outgoing deal.
- Despite the clause, Kane has publicly stated he is “fully committed” to Bayern and has no immediate intention of triggering the clause.
🔮 Implications
- For Bayern, this clause offers flexibility: they have locked in a top striker until 2027, but also allowed for an early exit under set conditions — a hedge against ageing and a way to potentially monetize.
- For Kane, it provides a clear path if at some point he wishes to return to England (or move elsewhere) under more favourable terms than a full market sale.
- For interested clubs, especially in the Premier League, the €65 m fee (if activated) is relatively modest given Kane’s output and reputation — which could spark interest come 2026.
- However, much depends on form, fitness, market dynamics, and whether Kane actively chooses to trigger the clause.
✅ Conclusion
Yes — the preponderance of evidence suggests that Kane’s release clause will drop to about €65 million for a summer-2026 exit, provided he initiates by January 2026. But it’s not automatic: Bayern hold leverage, Kane must act, and his current statements indicate he’s not actively planning a move. The clause gives the framework, but the real decision lies with the player and the club.
