Harry Kane’s Bayern deal delayed by two unusual contractual demands
Kane seeks a defined buyout clause and gives Tottenham the right to equal any future accepted offer, postponing the finalisation with Bayern Munich.
Harry Kane’s expected new contract with Bayern Munich has been postponed while the striker pushes for two uncommon clauses that would shape his future at the club.
Two conditions holding up talks
First, Kane is insisting on a clearly defined buyout clause to be written into any fresh agreement; the precise amount has not yet been settled between the parties. That clause would set a fixed price at which a third club could sign him without further negotiation.
The second condition gives Kane’s former club, Tottenham Hotspur, a special right connected to any future sale. Under the proposal, if Bayern were to accept an offer from another club, Tottenham would be entitled to match that offer. If Tottenham put forward the identical sum, they would automatically obtain the right to sign Kane — leaving Bayern with no further say over where he moves next.
The demands come after a spectacular run of form for Bayern. Last season Kane scored 61 goals in 51 matches for the club; when his goals for the England national team are added, that total rises to 73. Since arriving in Munich his overall numbers are equally striking: Matches: 154, Goals: 152, Assists: 34.
Reports indicate the new deal would place Kane among Bayern’s highest earners, with forecasted gross annual pay around €25,000,000 including assorted performance-related bonuses. Club and player representatives are continuing talks to resolve the outstanding clauses and finalise the contract.
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