Harry Kane says the desire to return to the Premier League and challenge Alan Shearer’s all-time scoring record has faded since he joined Bayern Munich.
The England captain left Tottenham for the German club in 2023 after scoring 213 goals in the English top flight, putting him 47 behind Shearer’s record of 260.
Now in the final 12 months of the four-year contract he signed after his £86.4m move from Spurs, Kane is expected to begin discussions over a new agreement with Bayern. His latest comments suggest he is increasingly open to remaining in Germany rather than making a future return to England.
Kane was speaking after receiving the Golden Shoe on Wednesday for finishing as the Bundesliga’s leading scorer. He emphasised how settled he and his family have become in Munich, while also praising the progress he has made under Bayern manager Vincent Kompany.
“When I first left, for sure it was something I thought – I would definitely be coming back. That itch isn’t there as much anymore.
“I am extremely happy here in Munich; it opened my eyes to a totally different world of football outside of England and it has made me appreciate European football even more.
“I just think the team we have here and the manager, my family is really settled here, it is just about being in the best place possible.
“Never say never, but for now I am concentrating on Bayern Munich, and we will see what the future holds.”
Kane has enjoyed outstanding form for both club and country since moving to Bayern. He scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for the club last season, helping Kompany’s side complete a league and cup double.
The striker also finished the campaign with 73 goals overall, underlining the impact he has made since leaving Tottenham.
Kompany became Bayern manager in 2024, and Kane believes the former Manchester City defender has helped him reach the best level of his career.
“I think this is the best version of myself for sure,” he added.
“I think last season speaks for itself, from that sense, the best season in my career no doubt.
“Since the boss has come in he has elevated my game to another level. That is down to the style of play, the way we attack and the way we defend, the way he gives players freedom to sometimes receive the ball deeper and sometimes arrive late in the box.
“I also had a lot of this and these kind of different positions during my Tottenham career as well, especially from the Mourinho stage onwards; it was the same sort of thing – I had freedom to come deep and get the ball, and I had a great relationship with Son Heung-min.
“It has been building, but I think this season with the team I have around me, the players we have and the system we play with the coach, it has just elevated me to another level.”
Kane’s comments leave open the possibility of a Premier League return, but his immediate focus is on Bayern Munich as he approaches the final year of his current deal.
