Harry Kane commits to Bayern Munich until 2029 and targets Champions League glory

Harry Kane says he wants to win at least one Champions League title before his new Bayern Munich contract expires in 2029.

The England striker confirmed his delight at extending his stay with the Bundesliga club at a news conference in Munich on Thursday, insisting the decision to remain in Germany was straightforward.

“I didn’t need to think for long. I am in the best place I could imagine,” Kane said, according to Marca. “We signed the contract yesterday, but the decision was made a long time ago. We did not want to discuss it because of the World Cup, and when we returned there were only a few details left to complete.”

Kane said Bayern’s ambition to compete for every major trophy had been central to his decision.

“As I have said before, I know I am in a great team and that we are fighting for the Champions League and all the other trophies,” he added. “For me, it is important to be somewhere I can develop and compete for everything.”

Kane confident of Bayern project

The 33-year-old said his belief in Bayern’s squad and direction had removed any temptation to consider other options.

“It was easy for me. If I did not believe in the team, or in our ability to win the biggest trophies, I would have looked for other options,” he said.

“I feel better than ever. In the coming years we will certainly be playing at the highest level. I am very happy here, I know where the team is heading and I believe in the project. I had no doubts.”

Kane described the Champions League as a major objective for both himself and the club.

“It is a big target for everyone. As long as I feel we are fighting for it, I am excited by the opportunity to achieve it,” he said.

“We want to dominate in Germany, but we also want to win the Champions League. I will be here until 2029 and I would be lying if I said I did not want to win at least one Champions League by then. It is pressure, but I deal with it with enthusiasm.”

Kane said the focus should now return to football after recent attention surrounding his future.

“There has been a lot of talk about me, but now I am looking forward to talking less and playing more,” he said. “The important thing is the match and playing. I try to express myself on the pitch.”

He also said moving away from the Premier League had benefited him and his family.

“I spent a long time in the Premier League, so it is good to change the environment. Munich is a wonderful place,” Kane said. “My family and I enjoy going to the forests and mountains, and my eldest daughter likes horse riding. We have all of that here.”

Kane admitted his German was still developing but hoped to give an interview in the language soon.

“I understand more than I did before, but I am still learning. Now I need to speak more and worry less about mistakes,” he said.

Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen said Kane had earned his new contract through his influence on and off the pitch.

“He is the engine of the team, makes his team-mates better and is a role model away from sport,” Dreesen said. “If the best player in the world receives a top-level contract, that makes sense. We want to be economically strong and sensible, but also have the best team and win.”