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  "id": 1710815,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/18/kane-confirms-bayern-extension-talks-set-to-start"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has announced that he will begin contract extension talks with the club beyond his current deal which expires in 2027. At a media day in Munich, the 33-year-old England captain hinted at the start of discussions, saying they would commence in either the current week or the next. Kane clarified, \"We're calm, they're calm with the situation. Obviously now's the time to start talking, because with only a year left it's important.\" The England captain joined Bayern on a four-year deal in 2023 and has contributed significantly to the club's success, achieving two Bundesliga titles, a German Cup, and reaching the Champions League semi-finals in two out of its three seasons. Kane has scored an impressive 146 goals in 147 games for Bayern, spanning all competitions. Bayern Munich has expressed their intent to extend Kane's contract, considering him their \"best transfer ever.\" German World Cup winner Lothar Matthäus praised Kane, believing he should be the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or, awarded in October, citing Kane's stellar season with 61 goals in 51 games.",
  "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",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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."
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