Harry Kane has reportedly decided to stay at Bayern Munich for another season despite the existence of a release clause.
Bayern thought they were on the verge of reclaiming their Bundesliga crown on Saturday afternoon but RB Leipzig netted a stoppage-time equaliser in the second half, delaying celebrations for the Bavarians.
Striker Kane was forced to watch on from the sidelines due to a suspension, though his side only need one point from their final two games to make absolutely certain of their title win.
The Englishman has not won a major trophy in his career despite scoring 364 goals in all competitions, and there have been suggestions that he could look to return to the Premier League after he finally ends his silverware drought.
However, talkSPORT have claimed that Kane has taken the decision to remain in Germany for at least one more season, though he will be available in the summer should an English team activate his £67m release clause.
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Is staying at Bayern the right decision for Kane?
Staying at Bayern under the tutelage of boss Vincent Kompany guarantees Kane Champions League football next season, something that potential suitors such as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United may not be able to offer.
Additionally, the striker will have a strong chance to add to his medal collection if he remains in the Bundesliga considering the Bavarians have won 11 of the 12 league titles on offer since 2012-13.
The Englishman will be 32 by the time 2025-26 begins, and it remains to be seen how long he can stay at the top level given he is likely in the latter stages of his career.
A move back to England could prove risky if Kane has ambitions of winning more trophies, but there are a number of personal accolades within reach that may tempt him to return.
During his time with Tottenham, Kane managed to score 213 Premier League goals, and he still ranks second in the division's all-time scoring charts, 47 fewer than first-placed Alan Shearer.
The former Spurs forward has netted 20 or more league goals in eight of his last 11 campaigns, and breaking Shearer's record would not be beyond him if he returned sooner rather than later.
Lewis Nolan
