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  "id": 1706933,
  "title": "Kane set to open Bayern contract talks beyond 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kane-set-to-open-bayern-contract-talks-beyond-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/18/kane-confirms-bayern-extension-talks-set-to-start"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is set to begin contract extension talks with the Bundesliga champions beyond 2027, according to a statement made during a recent media day in Munich. The 33-year-old England captain, who has scored a remarkable 146 goals in 147 games for the club, said the negotiations had been delayed until after his post-World Cup holiday but would commence soon. Both sides are reportedly calm about the situation, and Kane believes talks will take place this week or next. Kane arrived at Bayern on a four-year deal in 2023 and has contributed to the club's success with two Bundesliga titles and a German Cup, while reaching the Champions League semi-finals in two out of three seasons.",
  "summary": "Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane says negotiations over an extension will begin this week or next after a stellar season.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kane set to open Bayern contract talks beyond 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kane-set-to-open-bayern-contract-talks-beyond-2027-1710815",
        "published": "2026-08-18T11:29:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Kane confirms Bayern extension talks set to start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kane-confirms-bayern-extension-talks-set-to-start",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:38:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Kane set to begin talks over new Bayern contract",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kane-set-to-begin-talks-over-new-bayern-contract",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:28:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}