A new report from Sport confirms a development that has major implications for Barcelona’s long-term plans for the ninth spot.
Harry Kane, long regarded by the Catalan club as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, has informed Bayern Munich that he will not activate his exit clause in the summer of 2026.
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The €65m clause would have seen Kane leave early, but the England captain has made it clear he intends to stay in Germany for at least another season.
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Barcelona have been monitoring Kane’s situation closely in recent months and it is expected that Lewandowski’s future could open the door for a new forward at the end of the season.
However, that possibility has now disappeared with Kane choosing not to push for a transfer.
this Blaugrana Only in the exploratory stage, no formal steps have been taken, partly because Kane needs to communicate his decision to Bayern by January.
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Kane’s entourage have quietly assessed potential destinations, while Bayern remains a priority.
Harry Kane will not leave Bayern Munich. (Photo by Alex Green/Getty Images)
There is strong interest from a number of Premier League clubs, with two Saudi Arabian sides reportedly prepared to pay the full €65 million clause.
Barcelona are also considered an option, although the club’s salary cap challenges and wider financial constraints make such an exercise extremely complex.
Ultimately, Kane dismissed the idea of an early return to the Premier League, rejected the Saudi offer, and decided not to move to Barcelona.
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With Kane out, Barcelona’s search for a future center forward remains unresolved.
Interest in Julian Alvarez has cooled due to Atletico Madrid’s valuation and the player’s abnormal season.
There are few players on the market that offer elite-level forwards that Barca have access to, leading sporting authorities to consider forward-looking investments rather than signing stars right away.