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Kane becomes highest-paid footballer in Europe after new deal

Kane becomes highest-paid footballer in Europe after new deal
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England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary. Bayern reportedly do not consider the new agreement his final contract, with the club keen to retain the England international for the foreseeable future.
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  • ✦According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the three-year extension is the most lucrative contract in Bayern Munich’s history, although some European players could still earn more than the striker when performance-related bonuses are included.
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2029:England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.2029:With his Bayern future secured until 2029, Kane looks increasingly likely to prioritise further success in Germany over a return to English football.
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  • ✦England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.
  • ✦Bayern reportedly do not consider the new agreement his final contract, with the club keen to retain the England international for the foreseeable future.
  • ✦According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the three-year extension is the most lucrative contract in Bayern Munich’s history, although some European players could still earn more than the striker when performance-related bonuses are included.
Key Facts:2029: England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.2029: With his Bayern future secured until 2029, Kane looks increasingly likely to prioritise further success in Germany over a return to English football.
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England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.

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England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.

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Bayern reportedly do not consider the new agreement his final contract, with the club keen to retain the England international for the foreseeable future.

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England captain Harry Kane has signed a record-breaking contract extension with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the German club until June 2029, in a deal reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Europe by basic salary.

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