Is Kane’s contract extension already a done deal? Bayern boss Eberl puts the brakes on

Harry Kane’s contract extension with FC Bayern seemed to be just a formality at this point. On Thursday, reports circulated suggesting that the German record champions and the English national team player had already agreed to a new contract running through 2029.

But sporting director Max Eberl has now tempered those expectations somewhat. At the press conference ahead of the Bundesliga showdown against RB Leipzig , the 53-year-old was asked about the alleged agreement.

His response was surprisingly cautious. “I’ve read that too, but I haven’t heard anything to that effect yet. What I said on Tuesday still stands today.