A million-dollar bonus for Kane! The Ballon d’Or win will cost Bayern dearly
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14-second readHarry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, earning a bonus over one million euros from Bayern due to a special clause in his contract, as reported by Sport BILD. The contract, agreed upon in summer 2023, includes a comprehensive bonus system for individual achievements. Kane's Ballon d’Or win is considered particularly lucrative.

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, earning a bonus over one million euros from Bayern due to a special clause in his contract, as reported by Sport BILD. The contract, agreed upon in summer 2023, includes a comprehensive bonus system for individual achievements. Kane's Ballon d’Or win is considered particularly lucrative. The striker attributed his success to his move to Bayern.
Kane's contract with Bayern includes multiple performance-based bonuses, such as finishing a Bundesliga season as top scorer, winning the Champions League top scorer title, and receiving the Golden Shoe award. He has fulfilled these conditions multiple times since joining Bayern. The exact bonus amounts for these achievements are not known.
The bonuses reflect Bayern's contract model, which rewards exceptional athletic achievements. Kane's numerous individual achievements have had a significant financial impact. His former club, Tottenham Hotspur, does not benefit from his Ballon d’Or win as no additional bonus payment was agreed upon in the transfer contract.
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Harry Kane has made soccer history with his Ballon d’Or victory. The English national team player was named the world’s best soccer player for the first time. For the 33-year-old, however, the prestigious award pays off in more ways than just on the field. As has now been revealed, the Bayern striker will receive a hefty bonus worth millions for his triumph. As reported by Sport BILD, Kane’s contract with the German record champions includes a special Ballon d’Or clause. According to this clause, the forward is entitled to a bonus of more than one million euros for winning the coveted award.
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