‘Itch’ to return to Premier League is gone – Kane
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August 19, 2026 7:52 pm
Bayern Munich forward and England Captain, Harry Kane
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Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has admitted that his desire to return to England and break the Premier League’s all-time scoring record has faded since moving to Bayern Munich.
The England captain left Tottenham for Bayern in 2023 after scoring 213 goals in the Premier League, leaving him 47 goals short of Alan Shearer’s record of 260.
Kane initially expected to return to England one day and attempt to surpass Shearer’s tally, but his experience in Germany has changed his outlook.
As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Kane was quoted as saying, “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,” Kane said.
The striker has enjoyed a sensational spell at Bayern, scoring freely for both club and country and finishing last season with 73 goals.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources
Kane, who is entering the final 12 months of his four-year contract at Bayern, is expected to discuss a new deal with the German champions. From Salah to Kane: Players who have scored in all three UEFA competitions Kane scores on 100th Bundesliga appearance in Bayern 6-1 win Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A Betting Tips
After receiving the Golden Shoe for finishing as the Bundesliga’s top scorer, Kane stressed how happy he is with life in Munich.
“I am extremely happy here in Munich,” he said. “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.”
Kane did not completely rule out a return to England, but made clear that his immediate focus remains on Bayern.
“Never say never, but for now I am concentrating on Bayern Munich and we will see what the future holds,” he added.
Gilbert Ekugbe
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