Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has urged Harry Kane to snub a return to England in favour of finishing his career in Bavaria. Spurs boss Thomas Frank claimed on Tuesday that the door was always open for the Three Lions captain if he ever wished to return to north London.
Kane, who hit the back of the net 213 times in the top-flight during an illustrious 14-year spell with his boyhood club, is just 47 goals shy of breaking Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record. Many within the game feel Kane would still like to leapfrog Shearer at the top of the charts before he eventually hangs up his boots.
The 32-year-old’s Bayern contract runs until the summer of 2027 and Matthaus has encouraged the prolific frontman to continue his stay at the Allianz Arena.
He told German newspaper Bild: “There are always rumours that Kane could return to England next summer to break Alan Shearer’s record for most Premier League goals. I would recommend Kane stay at Bayern. I don’t think Shearer’s record is a motivation. He’s done his work in the Premier League, and therefore he should end his career at Bayern.”
Crucially, Kane’s contract contains a release clause that will be set at £54million when the January transfer window opens. Spurs are understood to be satisfied with their attacking options – Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani – at this moment in time but a future swoop cannot be discarded.
Boss Frank said ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster Rovers: “I think there’s a lot of Tottenham fans including myself who would like to see Kane back. He’s a top player. Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now, if I’m honest, he’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well.
“He was top-scorer last year and won the championship, he’s doing fantastic now. I don’t know what he’s thinking. Myself, I’m a traveller, I like to travel, I like to explore things as well. He’s been here for many years so why not enjoy the time at Bayern a little bit more. But he’s welcome. If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome.”
The Dane later added that he wasn’t aware of Kane’s release clause, stating: “I didn’t know there was a clause. I see two things, one he is an unbelievable player who did fantastically for Spurs and is doing fantastically for Bayern. Top player.”
Tottenham also have the right to match any future offers for their club-record goalscorer, who moved to Bayern in the summer of 2023 in a deal worth up to £82million per ex-Bayern chief Uli Hoeness.
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