Harry Kane receives second European Golden Shoe and cools Premier League return talk

Golden Shoe award and trophy haul

Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe on Wednesday at the Bayern Museum inside Munich's Allianz Arena, following a 36-goal domestic campaign with Bayern Munich. The English forward finished ahead of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who scored 27 league goals, and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who recorded 25. Kane previously won the award in the 2023–2024 season with 36 goals. His domestic tally contributed to a treble of German trophies for Bayern Munich in the 2025–2026 season, comprising the Bundesliga title, the DFB-Pokal, and the German Supercup.

Speaking after the presentation, Kane reflected on the shared success of the campaign.

I think this one tastes even better than the first, considering what we achieved with the team. Winning three trophies, the Bundesliga, the German Cup and the Supercup, is something special.

Scoring figures across club and country

Kane concluded the 2025–2026 campaign with 73 goals across all competitions for club and country. For Bayern Munich, he registered 61 goals in 51 competitive matches, adding seven assists. His club total included 36 goals in the Bundesliga, 14 in the UEFA Champions League, 10 in the DFB-Pokal (featuring a hat-trick in the final against VfB Stuttgart), and one in the German Supercup. For the England national team, the captain added 12 goals, including six at the World Cup in North America to reach 85 international career goals and 14 career World Cup tournament goals. In recorded football history, only Lionel Messi scored more in a single campaign, with 82 goals for Barcelona and Argentina in the 2011–2012 season. Overall, Kane has scored 146 goals in 147 matches for Bayern, with 98 goals coming in 94 Bundesliga games.

Premier League return and contract talks

During his media appearances following the award ceremony, Kane addressed persistent speculation regarding a potential return to English football. Kane left Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich in 2023 for an 86.4 million pound fee, leaving him on 213 Premier League goals, 47 goals behind Alan Shearer's competition record of 260. While he initially anticipated returning to England, Kane stated that the desire has faded as his family settled in Munich. Kane's contract at Bayern runs until 2027, with formal discussions on a renewal scheduled to open soon. Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed mutual interest in extending the partnership.

I believe he feels comfortable. We are super happy that he is with us. Now it is about clarifying the modalities, which are part of football. But I think the conditions are not so bad.

Ballon d'Or outlook and upcoming season

Kane's 73-goal campaign has positioned him among the leading contenders for the Ballon d'Or, scheduled to take place on 26 October in London. Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen commended the forward's contributions across every competition, while former England defender Rio Ferdinand publicly endorsed him for the honour. Kane noted that while winning the award would be welcome, his immediate priority remains preparation for the new season under Bayern's coaching staff. Bayern Munich opens its 2026–2027 Bundesliga campaign on 28 August against VfB Stuttgart.