{"id":9859,"date":"2026-11-05T11:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/kane-becomes-highest-paid-footballer-in-europe-after-new-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T11:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:31:10","slug":"kane-becomes-highest-paid-footballer-in-europe-after-new-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/kane-becomes-highest-paid-footballer-in-europe-after-new-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Kane becomes highest-paid footballer in Europe after new deal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.<\/p>\n

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According to David Ornstein of The Athletic<\/em>, the three-year extension is the most lucrative contract in Bayern Munich\u2019s history, although some European players could still earn more than the striker when performance-related bonuses are included.<\/p>\n

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The 33-year-old\u2019s previous contract was due to expire next summer, but both Kane and the Bundesliga champions were keen to continue their partnership.<\/p>\n

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Bayern reportedly do not consider the new agreement his final contract, with the club keen to retain the England international for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

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Speaking after signing the extension, Kane expressed his satisfaction with life in Munich, describing his relationship with the club, supporters and city as a special one.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI feel right at home at FC Bayern. I love the club, the fans and the city of Munich,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantastic manager. It makes me very proud to be part of this club. My whole family is very happy here. I was keen to stay.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m now looking forward to the future and I want to win many more titles with this great club.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The contract extension comes after a remarkable period for the striker, who won the Ballon d\u2019Or in late October, becoming the first English player to receive the prestigious award since 2001.<\/p>\n

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He is also expected to become England\u2019s most-capped player during the November international break.<\/p>\n

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Since joining Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur three years ago, Kane has scored 156 goals in 161 appearances, establishing himself as one of the club\u2019s most influential players.<\/p>\n

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During his time in Germany, he has won two Bundesliga titles, the DFB-Pokal and two Supercups.<\/p>\n

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However, winning the UEFA Champions League remains a major ambition for the England captain as he looks to add Europe\u2019s biggest club competition to his collection of honours.<\/p>\n

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His decision to extend his stay in Germany also appears to have dealt a significant blow to hopes of him returning to the Premier League to challenge Alan Shearer\u2019s all-time scoring record.<\/p>\n

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With his Bayern future secured until 2029, Kane looks increasingly likely to prioritise further success in Germany over a return to English football.<\/p>\n

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Vanguard News<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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