Thomas Frank, the manager of Tottenham, has suggested the possibility of Harry Kane returning to the club from Bayern Munich, despite the striker’s successful tenure in Germany. Kane, who moved to Bayern Munich in 2023 for £100 million, has consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, tallying 13 goals in seven matches this season alone, including notable performances in the Champions League.
Kane’s current contract with Bayern contains a release clause set at £67 million for January 2025, which will decrease to £54 million a year later. Despite these stipulations, Kane reportedly has no immediate plans to exercise this option, expressing contentment with his current role at the Bundesliga champions.
Frank expressed enthusiasm about the prospect of Kane returning to Tottenham, acknowledging that many fans, including himself, would be delighted to see the club’s prolific former striker back. However, he conceded that Kane might be inclined to remain in Germany for now, where he continues to excel.
During his tenure at Bayern, Kane won the German Super Cup and the Bundesliga, adding trophies to his career after leaving Tottenham, where he was unable to secure major silverware. Notably, he departed Spurs as the club’s all-time leading scorer, having netted 280 goals across 435 appearances.
The potential for a return to Tottenham is further complicated by Spurs having a ‘first option’ arrangement. This means if Bayern agrees to a bid or if the release clause is activated, Tottenham has the opportunity to match any accepted offer. It would ultimately be Kane’s decision whether to return, and this ‘first option’ does not guarantee his return but offers Spurs the chance to make a competitive bid.
Sky Sports News analyst William Bitibiri emphasized that Kane’s departure from Tottenham was not the end of his illustrious goal-scoring journey. Kane remains in peak form, with 16 goal involvements since the season began, indicating he could be poised for a future return to the Premier League to challenge Alan Shearer’s all-time goal-scoring record. Kane, who needs 47 more Premier League goals to surpass the record, may see a return as an opportunity to cement his legacy.
The door remains open for Kane to return to Tottenham, where fans are eager to potentially witness “Harry Kane: The Last Dance,” a career resurgence that could see him break records and further carve his name into football history.