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Harry Kane’s release clause could bring him back to the Premier League in 2026

Harry Kane’s release clause will become active next January, potentially allowing a Premier League club to secure his services in a cut-price deal.

The Bayern Munich striker is currently in his second season in the Bundesliga after completing a club-record move from Tottenham.

The transfer paused his pursuit of the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring record, but Kane had a release clause inserted into his contract.

At 31, Kane remains at the peak of his powers, having scored 44 goals in his debut season in Germany.

A club could have triggered his release clause in the January transfer window, allowing him to leave Bayern for around €80 million (£67million).

While that window has now passed, another release clause will be activated in 12 months, reportedly at a reduced price of €65million (£54million), according to Bild.

Despite the clause, Kane, who has a contract with Bayern until June 2027, is content in Germany.

Harry Kane’s averaging nearly a goal per game, having scored 72 times in his Bayern career.

Earlier this season, he became the fastest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals, breaking the record previously held by Erling Haaland.

Kane’s move to Bayern was driven by his desire to win major trophies, having previously been denied silverware in England.

Bayern endured a rare trophyless season last year, and Kane will be keen to make up for that before considering any future moves.

A return to England remains an enticing prospect for the England captain, especially with Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record within reach.

Kane has scored 213 Premier League goals, just 47 behind Shearer’s record.

Several top strikers, such as Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski, have demonstrated that forwards can remain at the top of their game into their 30s, meaning time is still on Kane’s side.

He has previously stated his intention to break the Premier League record before leaving England and emphasized that he still has time to return and pursue that goal.

Kane said: “People will talk about the record and Shearer, but I’ve got plenty of football left in my career.

“For now, it’s about trying to achieve things here and trying to push myself and the team to try and reach new levels with this club.

“That’s all my focus is on right now.”

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Joseph Agbobli
Joseph Agbobli
Football Correspondent at Binge Football. In the role of Football Correspondent, he's responsible for producing exclusive and original stories and interviews. Follow Joseph on X (formerly Twitter) @joseph_agbobli
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