Harry Kane has long since become an absolute key player at FC Bayern. Following his historic Ballon d’Or win, talks are underway at the German record champions regarding an early contract extension. If Lothar Matthäus has his way, the Munich club shouldn’t make any major compromises in the process. The all-time leading German international would ideally like to offer the English striker a contract that lasts until the end of his career.

“Harry Kane should sign for as long as he wants,” Matthäus said with a smile during an RTL media event. For the 65-year-old, there’s no question that FC Bayern should do everything in its power to secure its most important offensive player for the long term.

Talks between Kane and Bayern officials are reportedly already well underway. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen recently emphasized that agreement has been reached on all key contract terms. Most recent speculation has centered on an extension through 2029.

Matthäus Presents a Solution for Kane’s Contract

However, the Munich club apparently still has reservations regarding the contract’s duration. Kane is now 33 years old. A long-term commitment extending into his later soccer years carries certain risks for the record champions.

Matthäus can certainly understand these concerns. At the same time, the Sky expert sees a simple way to satisfy both sides. “You make it two years plus one, and tie the final year to playing time—then it’s not a 28-page contract, but a 32-page one, and neither side has to prove to the other how strong they are,” suggested the former Bayern captain.

Such a solution would give Kane long-term planning security while also limiting the financial risks for FC Bayern.

For Matthäus, it’s clear anyway that the English national team player remains one of the best soccer players in the world despite his age.

The 33-year-old not only impresses with his exceptional goal-scoring ability but has also developed into a key part of Munich’s build-up play under Vincent Kompany.

Matthäus raves about Kane’s exceptional playing style

Matthäus is particularly impressed by the tactical freedom Kane enjoys at FC Bayern. The all-time leading German international described the Englishman as a “gentleman” and highlighted his exceptional qualities. “He’s everywhere and is allowed to be anywhere—that’s what makes him unpredictable. You shouldn’t take that freedom away from him, because that would rob him of his strength and FC Bayern of its quality.”

Kane regularly drops deep into midfield, participates in the team’s build-up play, and sets up his teammates with precise passes. At the same time, he remains one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers in the penalty area.

It is this versatility that makes the newly crowned World Player of the Year so valuable to Matthäus.

With a wink, the former Bayern pro also took a little jab at German national team coach Jürgen Klopp, who had recently commented on the Englishman’s playing style as well.

“Maybe Klopp should ‘watch a few more games,’” Matthäus said.

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