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Kane’s future: Hamann expects Bayern exit after the 2026 World Cup
Sep 12 2025 07:38 · By onefootball.com
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Harry Kane is one of the key performers at FC Bayern , but his long-term future in Munich is uncertain. Former national player Dietmar Hamann believes that the striker could leave the record champions after the 2026 World Cup .
In a conversation with GOAL, Hamann explained that many observers would anyway expect a Kane departure after the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. "It's still a long way off, we have to wait and see what happens at the World Cup . But I think it's possible that he leaves the club after the World Cup ," said the former Bayern professional.
His argument: The Englishman goes into his last contract year after the major event. 2026 would thus be the last opportunity for the Munich team to cash in a transfer fee.
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Hamann emphasized that he could "quite imagine" a return of Kane to the Premier League - possibly for one or two years. Manchester United is considered a potential target, but other top clubs would also be alerted by a transfer of the striker.
One thing is clear: Bayern currently does not have an equivalent replacement. Nick Woltemade could not be signed in the summer, Nicolas Jackson is only on loan - with a hard-to-reach purchase obligation of around 65 million euros.
Adding to the sparks is an alleged exit clause . According to reports, Kane can leave FC Bayern in the summer of 2026 for a fixed 65 million euros. The clause is supposed to be activated next January. In addition to Premier League clubs, FC Barcelona is also being touted as a possible buyer - the Catalans are looking for a successor to Robert Lewandowski .
The fact is: Kane delivers absolute world-class performance in Munich. Since his transfer in 2023, he has scored 91 times in 100 official matches and provided 28 assists. But whether Bayern fans will see the Englishman celebrating in the red jersey after the 2026 World Cup is more uncertain than ever.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.