Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann has described talk of an early contract extension for Harry Kane as “madness,” questioning the wisdom of rewarding the 32-year-old striker so soon despite his sensational form.
Bayern told extending Kane’s contract is ‘madness’
Hamann, now a television pundit, believes the Bundesliga champions are acting prematurely by considering a new deal for Kane, whose current contract runs until June 2027.
The former German international fears Bayern could face another mid-season slump and warned that the club’s focus should be on squad depth — not early renewals.
“That would be madness. He’ll be 34 when the contract expires,” Hamann told reporters as quoted by Sun Sport. “You can’t extend a contract that still has 20 months to run. It would be madness.”
Despite Kane’s outstanding start — 19 goals and three assists in just 11 matches across all competitions, per Transfermarkt — Hamann insists Bayern should avoid being swept up by early-season hype.
The 52-year-old also raised doubts about Kane’s ability to maintain his scoring touch against Europe’s elite sides, citing England’s record at major tournaments as evidence.
“At the European Championship, England won their games when Kane came off,” Hamann noted. “Whether he scores against the best teams like Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal remains to be seen.”
While Kane’s defensive contribution in Bayern’s recent 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund earned him plaudits from fans and pundits alike, Hamann took a contrasting view.
“It shouldn’t become common practice for Kane to slide tackle 20 meters from his own goal,” he said, implying that such involvement hints at deeper tactical or structural issues in Bayern’s play.
Bayern warned against complacency
Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have enjoyed a perfect start to the season — winning all 11 competitive fixtures and sitting five points clear of RB Leipzig at the top of the Bundesliga.
Still, Hamann urged caution, recalling how the club’s strong start last season faded when the pressure mounted.
“We’ll see whether they can keep it up with the small squad they have,” he explained. “The awards will be handed out in April and May. They played good football last fall as well, but after that, it became less and less.”
As Bayern fans celebrate Kane’s prolific form, Hamann’s comments serve as a reminder that early success doesn’t guarantee lasting dominance. For the former midfielder, the road to silverware is a marathon — not a sprint — and patience, not haste, may be Bayern’s best play.