The end of an era. By agreeing to sell Harry Kane for, nonetheless, a nice check for €100 million from Bayern Munich, Tottenham closed a chapter in its history. Exit the man who had scored a whopping 213 goals in the Premier League, we had to prepare ourselves for his departure one day or another in any case. Since then, Spurs have finally won a trophy, the Europa League, and have started their 2025-2026 season well under the leadership of their new coach Thomas Frank. Here they are 3rd in the Premier League, tied to Arsenal and Liverpool.
Tottenham thus gives the impression of having been able to turn the page and yet, in recent weeks, the rumor of a possible return of Kane to his training club has agitated England almost daily. Even when the 32-year-old striker himself takes charge of calming things down. “I’m not sure (about going back). I am very happy here in Munich. It's not something I'm considering. It will always be “us” (with Spurs), because I spent my whole life there. I'm a fan of them and will always watch them play to see how they develop. They will always be a part of my life, that's for sure, but for now, I love being here.”he explained to Daily Mail two days ago.
Tottenham opens the door wide for him
A London club that is doing well, a Kane well integrated into Bayern Munich and author of the best start to the season of his career, the interest in a return therefore seems preposterous. And yet it continues to intensify. Already because of the financial opportunity, since Kane will have a release clause worth €65 million next summer, which can be activated if he announces to Bayern before the end of January his desire to leave the club. Then because Tottenham has a priority buyout clause, thus ahead of the many English clubs ready to pounce on the man who has just scored 24 goals in 16 matches in all competitions since the start of the season.
Finally because despite its good start in the championship, the London club is not satisfied with the performance of its attackers. After a promising start, with a double on the first day, Richarlison fell back into his mistakes and only scored one goal. Solanke is just an alternative, Tel is used in different positions, and Kolo Muani has yet to play a minute in the Premier League. Thomas Frank has already declared his desire to recover Harry Kane if the desire for a return is triggered.
Paratici in, Levy out
Last point which could tip the balance in favor of Tottenham, the return to the club of Fabio Paratici, formalized yesterday, after his 30-month suspension, in duo with the Dane Johan Lange who succeeded him in 2023. Paratici is considered to be the one who retained Kane in 2022, when the coach was called Antonio Conte. The departure of Daniel Levy from the presidency is also seen as a positive sign for a return of Kane. According to the English press, the new cycle started with Thomas Frank could only be improved by the presence of a scorer like Kane.
The latter was able to discover the joy of collective trophies with Bayern Munich last season, but two tempting prospects could convince him to knock on the door of the Bavarian leaders before the end of January: winning a trophy with his long-time club, and seeking Alan Shearer's goals record (260 goals) in the Premier League. For Kane, under contract until 2027 with Bayern, time is running out.
