Tottenham legend Harry Kane has a tempting release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, which becomes active as early as January, and Spurs boss Thomas Frank has opened the door to a potential return for the club’s all-time record goalscorer.
What Thomas Frank said about Harry Kane re-joining Tottenham
Since leaving N17 in a deal worth £86 million two years ago, Kane has continued to turn heads in Germany.
The 32-year-old remains one of Europe’s most devastating number nines, finishing both of his first full seasons at Bayern as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 36 goals in 2024 and 26 in 2025.
Kane finally got his hands on a piece of major silverware to show for his exceptional displays at the end of last season, with Vincent Kompany’s side restoring their dominance of Germany by taking the title right back off Bayer Leverkusen.
The former Spurs superstar also has a German Super Cup in his trophy cabinet, and he’ll be hoping to add even more pieces of silverware before the time comes for him to leave the Allianz Arena.
Once he decides to call time on his Bayern career, a return to North London is seen as a real possibility, with Kane still just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record.
Alan Shearer
260
Harry Kane
213
Wayne Rooney
208
Mohamed Salah
188
Andrew Cole
187
Sergio Agüero
184
Frank Lampard
177
Thierry Henry
175
Robbie Fowler
163
Jermain Defoe
156
Tottenham also have a first option for Kane if they decide to open talks with Bayern, according to The Telegraph, and German news outlet BILD first reported back in February that his contract will have a £54m exit clause this winter.
When asked about the clause, Frank was surprised, but insisted that the centre-forward is welcome back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium any time.
While Frank is not convinced he’ll re-join any time soon, a new report has claimed that Spurs are ready to pull the trigger – on one condition.
Tottenham ready to re-sign Harry Kane on one condition
According to a Spanish media source, Tottenham “will not hesitate” to pursue a deal for Kane, if they’re given encouragement that he’d be open to a reunion.
Taking this into account, it would appear the decision rests solely on the ex-Lilywhite favourite’s shoulders, and the prospect of a sensational comeback may well tempt him.
Not only does Shearer’s record still stand, but Frank’s new-look Tottenham side have displayed real promise. It would be the ultimate sign-off on a stunning career if he managed to win a major trophy back at Spurs, especially after many chances to do so alluded him before an exit to Bavaria.
Kane has enjoyed another electric start to the season, netting two hat-tricks in the league alone already, with Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig the victims of his attacking prowess.
The forward opened Bayern’s account for the campaign in their 2-1 Super Cup win over Stuttgart too, with Kane’s brace against Chelsea also handing Kompany’s men a convincing 3-1 win over Tottenham’s London rivals in the Champions League.
He has aged like a fine wine, and £54m would still be a meagre price to pay for England’s greatest ever striker.
