Tottenham 'retain clause' in Harry Kane contract after Ballon d'Or win and new Bayern Munich deal

Tottenham 'retain clause' in Harry Kane contract after Ballon d'Or win and new Bayern Munich deal

“We signed the contract yesterday, but the decision was made quite a long time ago," he said. "As I’ve said before, I know I’m part of a great team, that we’re competing for the Champions League and for every title."It’s important for me to be somewhere where I can improve. There’s no doubt about that here. My family is happy that we can stay here – overall, everyone’s happy.”Harry Kane has signed a three-year contract extension with Bayern MunichGettyWhile Kane is happy and settled in Germany, a return to England with Tottenham at some point in the future has not completely ruled out following the new contract - even if there is currently no suggestion of this scenario materialising.Now, Telegraph Sport have reported that Spurs retained their first-option matching rights for the England captain.As such, should Bayern - who are said to currently view Kane as “untouchable” - agree to sell the striker before his new contract expires, Tottenham would have to decide whether to match the bid in order to give the striker a decision to make.Read MoreThe report also states there is no fixed fee in Spurs’ first-option matching rights.

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