On Sunday, the England captain found the back of the net in Bayern’s emphatic 4–0 Bundesliga victory over Heidenheim, a match that also saw him captain the Bavarian giants for the first time.

The goal took Kane to 100 Bundesliga goal contributions, an extraordinary tally of 81 goals and 19 assists in just 78 league appearances underlining his instant and lasting impact since arriving in Germany.

As if that feat was not enough, Kane was also named German Footballing Personality of the Year by respected football publication kicker, rounding off what has been a phenomenal 12 months for the 32-year-old striker.

Long before his move to Bavaria in the summer of 2023, Kane had already cemented his status as one of the world’s elite forwards. His time at Tottenham Hotspur saw him shatter multiple Premier League records and put him firmly on course to surpass Alan Shearer as England’s all-time top scorer. Yet, despite the individual brilliance, one major achievement remained missing — silverware.

That lingering gap played a key role in his decision to leave north London for Bayern Munich, a club synonymous with trophies. Ironically, Kane’s debut season in Germany delivered personal records but no team honours, as Bayer Leverkusen swept the domestic double and Bayern exited the Champions League at the semi-final stage.

The story changed in his second campaign. Kane finally laid his long-running trophy drought to rest by helping Bayern reclaim the Bundesliga title earlier this summer, a moment he has since described as career-defining.

Speaking on his Cleats Club channel while reflecting on 2025, Kane said:

“I think my favourite football moment from 2025 would have to be winning the Bundesliga. Obviously winning my first trophy, team trophy, in my career was an amazing feeling, a special moment for me and my team-mates and all my friends and family as well. It was great to get that one over the line. Had some special celebrations, enjoyed it a lot and helped motivate me to achieve many more things in the years to come.”

The striker, who has already racked up 30 goals and three assists across all competitions this season, also set his sights firmly on the future. When asked about his ambitions for 2026, with Bayern challenging on multiple fronts and England eyeing another major tournament, Kane added:

“My New Year’s wish is to keep improving and hopefully win a few more team trophies, including the World Cup.”

Beyond team success, Kane is also chasing history at club level. He has openly acknowledged that Robert Lewandowski’s legendary 41-goal Bundesliga record is within his sights, especially after a flying start to the 2025–26 season, where he already has 19 league goals.

Addressing the challenge in an interview with Sky Sport Germany, Kane said:

“I think it’s possible, especially with the start I’ve had so far this year. There’s still a long way to go. I need to be able to maintain this level for another four or five months. In football, the hardest thing is to be consistent over a long period. This record is an incredible record and it will be hard to beat, I know that. I always enjoy trying to have these ambitions.”

With records tumbling, trophies finally in his cabinet, and personal honours continuing to roll in, Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich chapter is fast becoming one of the most compelling success stories in modern European football.

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The 29-year-old winger penned a three-year contract with the Riyadh-based side, keeping him at the club until 2028.

Al Nassr confirmed the signing in an announcement on X, while Bayern also released a statement acknowledging the departure of the player who joined them on loan from Juventus in 2015 before making the deal permanent in 2017.

During his time in Munich, Coman collected an impressive haul of silverware, including nine Bundesliga titles, the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, and multiple domestic cups.

Fast track to Greatness.
Welcome, Coman 🏁⚡
pic.twitter.com/eIWb1ro6Xi

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 15, 2025

That name. That number. That presence.#ComanIsNassr 💥 pic.twitter.com/vweX1ERBCP

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 15, 2025

His most iconic moment came in August 2020 when he netted the decisive goal in Bayern’s 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon.

Reflecting on his departure, Coman expressed gratitude in an emotional Instagram post:
“It’s hard to believe that nearly 10 years have passed since I first made Munich my home as a 19-year-old. I’ve been blessed to share unforgettable memories and success with this incredible club — nine Bundesliga titles, six Super Cups, three German Cups, a Club World Cup, and my proudest moment; scoring the winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final. This club will forever be a part of me, and I wish Bayern nothing but continued success in the seasons ahead. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

 

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Coman leaves Bayern having made 339 appearances and scored 72 goals for the Bavarians. His exit follows Bayern’s recent acquisition of Colombian winger Luis Díaz from Liverpool, a move that increased competition for places in the squad.

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Legendary Spanish footballer Xabi Alonso has brought his remarkable career to a close on a high note, setting a new Bundesliga record during his emotional farewell match as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.

Alonso’s final game in charge ended in a 2-2 draw against Mainz, marking an unprecedented achievement: a new Bundesliga record for the most successive away league games without defeat.

Although Leverkusen were dethroned this season in both the Bundesliga and DFB Cup—having clinched both titles in the 2023/24 campaign—the team remained unbeaten in all 17 of their away league fixtures, surpassing Bayern Munich’s previous record of 33 away league matches without loss, which was set between 2011/12 and 2013/14.

What makes this record even more impressive is that, unlike Bayern’s run—which spanned the coaching tenures of both Jupp Heynckes and Pep Guardiola—Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak on the road was achieved entirely under Alonso’s leadership.

This also breaks the previous record of 27 consecutive away matches without defeat, held by the legendary Udo Lattek until February 28, 2025, when Alonso’s side secured a 2-0 victory in Kiel.

0 Away defeats in two seasons! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fsBSiQgNeD

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 17, 2025

Leverkusen’s formidable away record under Alonso across the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons stands at an incredible 23 wins and 11 draws.

Looking ahead, Bayer Leverkusen will have the opportunity to extend this remarkable unbeaten streak when the 2025/26 Bundesliga season kicks off in late August, although Alonso will not be at the helm.

The former midfield maestro recently confirmed that the Mainz fixture would be his last game managing the Rhineland club, closing the chapter on an impressive coaching spell following a stellar playing career.

ANOTHER FULL SEASON UNBEATEN AWAY FROM HOME! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/S0jQ89OMJW

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) May 17, 2025

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Victor Boniface, the Super Eagles forward, has made headlines by matching the Bundesliga goal record of Nigerian legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.

In Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel on Saturday, Boniface opened the scoring in the fourth minute, marking his fourth Bundesliga goal of the season.

Although his potential game-winning goal was later ruled out by VAR, the match was significant for the 23-year-old striker, as his tally in the German league now stands at 18 goals—equaling Okocha’s record, which was achieved during his time with Eintracht Frankfurt in the 1990s.

What makes Boniface’s achievement even more remarkable is that he has reached the 18-goal mark in just 29 Bundesliga appearances, whereas Okocha needed 90 matches to reach the same number.

This accomplishment places Boniface joint-fifth with Okocha on the list of Nigerian players with the most goals in Bundesliga history.

Boniface is now chasing the records of other Nigerian strikers in the Bundesliga. He needs four more goals to surpass Taiwo Awoniyi, 13 to overtake Anthony Ujah, and 15 to claim the second spot currently held by Victor Agali. However, the all-time Nigerian goal scorer in Bundesliga history remains Jonathan Akpoborie, who leads with an impressive 60 goals.

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The Bundesliga giants had been searching for a new manager since agreeing to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the 2023/24 season in February. Despite being linked with former managers Julian Nagelsmann and Hansi Flick, as well as Ralf Rangnick, Bayern failed to reach agreements with any of them. Talks of potentially retaining Tuchel were dismissed by club chiefs.

After considering other options like Erik ten Hag, Thomas Frank, and Roberto De Zerbi, Bayern settled on Burnley boss Kompany.

In his statement to Bayern channels, Kompany expressed his excitement for the challenge, calling it a great honor to work for the club. He emphasized his coaching philosophy, highlighting the importance of creativity, aggression, and courage on the pitch. Kompany also expressed eagerness to work with the players and build a successful team.

Vincent Kompany is the new head coach of FC Bayern, putting pen to paper on a deal until 2027 🔴⚪#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/XHQs4mmOUw

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) May 29, 2024

Kompany said: “I’m looking forward to the challenge of FC Bayern. It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football. As a coach, you have to stand for who you are as a person: I love having the ball, being creative – and we also have to be aggressive on the pitch and courageous. I’m now looking forward to the most basic things: working with the players, building a team. When the foundation is in place, success will follow.”

Max Eberl: “We are delighted that we have signed Vincent Kompany for FC Bayern. In our talks with him, we were immediately on the same page. He made it clear to us how much the job at FC Bayern appeals to him and that he absolutely wants to take it on. Vincent Kompany is hungry and has everything he needs: Even as a player, he was a leading figure in top international football and is also making progress as a coach. We would like to see more continuity in this position. Together with him, we want to achieve a lot at FC Bayern – and of course be successful together.”

Kompany led Burnley to the Championship title in 2022/23 with attractive possession football. However, his young side struggled in the Premier League, resulting in relegation back to the second tier.

Prior to managing Burnley, Kompany spent time in charge of Anderlecht, both as a manager and player-coach. With a win percentage of 43.23%, he has overseen 83 wins, 58 draws, and 51 losses across 192 games in management.

Kompany faces a significant task at Bayern, as they finished third in the Bundesliga in the 2023/24 season behind Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart.

🗣️ Vincent Kompany: “I’m looking forward to the challenge of FC Bayern. It’s a great honour to be able to work for this club – FC Bayern is an institution in international football.”

🔗 https://t.co/pnLojm8U95#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/BSzOLAAHAV

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) May 29, 2024

3️⃣ questions with our new head coach, Vincent Kompany 👋📽️#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/sN54Lxlmh9

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) May 29, 2024

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Bayern Munich is reportedly on the verge of appointing relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as the successor to Thomas Tuchel in a remarkable move.

According to The Telegraph, the Bundesliga giants are engaged in advanced discussions to bring Kompany on board as their new manager, with a formal announcement expected in the coming days. However, Bayern will need to compensate Burnley, as Kompany is under contract with the Clarets until 2028.

The report also suggests that Kompany plans to bring his entire coaching staff from Burnley to the Allianz Arena, including assistant manager Craig Bellamy and first-team coaches Piet Cremers, Mike Jackson, and Floribert N’Galula.

Kompany retired from professional football in 2020 after a decorated career, winning four Premier League titles as captain of Manchester City. He transitioned into management, leading Belgian side Anderlecht for three years before joining Burnley in 2022. In his debut season, he guided Burnley to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, but they were relegated after just one season in the top flight, finishing 19th in the 2023–24 campaign.

Following a trophyless season and a third-place finish in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will look to Kompany, a former Premier League legend, to revitalize the club’s fortunes.

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Bayer Leverkusen has etched their name in history by clinching their inaugural Bundesliga title with a resounding 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Heading into the weekend’s match, Xabi Alonso’s side required just one more win to secure the BuLi title, given their remarkable form throughout the 2023–24 campaign. Leverkusen remained undefeated both domestically and in continental competitions.

🔴⚫️🏆 Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title for the FIRST time in their history!

74 goals scored, 19 goals conceded, ZERO defeats.

Insane job by Xabi Alonso and this group of fantastic players.

Congratulations, @bayer04fussball! ✨ pic.twitter.com/CMHErGMKb2

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 14, 2024

True to form, Leverkusen dominated the game at the Bay Arena, securing the win with goals from Victor Boniface, Granit Xhaka, and a sensational hat-trick from Florian Wirtz.

The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute, when Leverkusen earned a penalty following a foul by Jonas Hofmann in the box. Victor Boniface calmly converted from the spot, slotting the ball low into the net.

Leverkusen nearly doubled their lead late in the first half as Yacine Adli rattled the crossbar with a powerful effort after a clever cross from Hofmann.

In the 60th minute, Leverkusen extended their lead with a stunning goal from Granit Xhaka, who expertly curled the ball into the top corner from 30 yards out.

Der Fußballgott stimmt an:
📢 𝑫𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒇𝒕 🎶

Florian #Wirtz | #DeutscherMeisterSV pic.twitter.com/WT7Qv89DOA

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) April 14, 2024

Shortly after, Florian Wirtz showcased his brilliance by adding a third goal, unleashing a fierce shot into the roof of the net from outside the penalty area.

Wirtz completed his hat-trick late in the game, delighting the Bay Arena faithful with two more goals, sealing Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga triumph.

This triumph marks Bayer Leverkusen’s first-ever league title, following five previous instances of finishing as runners-up. The achievement holds particular significance, echoing their memorable campaign in 2001/02, when a team led by Michael Ballack reached the finals of the UEFA Champions League and DFB-Pokal.

With the title secured, Alonso’s side now sets their sights on a potential treble this season. Leverkusen has already secured a spot in the DFB-Pokal final, where they will face 1. FCK, and are poised to advance to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals after a commanding 2-0 victory over West Ham in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

JAAAAAA! 🥹🖤🔴 #DeutscherMeisterSVB pic.twitter.com/EktgGLIcta

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) April 14, 2024

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Granit Xhaka remains cautious despite Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 10-point lead at the summit of the Bundesliga, drawing from his past experiences at Arsenal.

Xhaka has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s impressive undefeated march towards potentially securing their maiden Bundesliga title this season. With Die Werkself comfortably ahead of Bayern Munich, their closest pursuers, Xhaka remains vigilant, mindful of the possibility of a late-season collapse – a scenario reminiscent of his time at Arsenal. Last season, Xhaka witnessed Arsenal squander a significant lead, allowing Manchester City to swoop in and clinch the title.

Speaking to ESPN after Sunday’s 2-0 win over 10-man Koln, Xhaka said: “We should be proud of our position but nothing is won yet – I am speaking from my own experience of last season [at Arsenal]. We had a similar points advantage over the team in second and we did not win the league, so I know this experience and I have shared it with the dressing room. Ten points is a lot when you have 10 games left, but there are still 30 points left to take so it is not over.”

In the 2022-23 season, Arsenal had surged ahead of Manchester City by eight points at one juncture before succumbing to a late-season collapse. Remarkably, the Gunners occupied the top spot for 248 days throughout the campaign, setting a Premier League record for the longest time at the summit without ultimately clinching the title.

Given this history, Granit Xhaka is determined to avoid a similar fate with Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen widened their lead at the Bundesliga summit to 10 points with a victory over Koln, following Bayern Munich’s draw with Freiburg on Friday night. Manager Xabi Alonso’s impressive leadership has garnered admiration, attracting interest from clubs like Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Having maintained an undefeated streak all season, Leverkusen remains in contention for silverware on three fronts. Their focus now shifts to the Europa League, with a challenging fixture against Qarabag awaiting them in Azerbaijan for the last 16 first leg.

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Harry Kane set two new records in the Bundesliga after breaking the deadlock for Bayern Munich against FC Koln last Friday.

Securing a 1-0 lead with a tap-in 20 minutes into the game, Kane marked his name in history as the first Bundesliga player to score 18 goals in the opening 12 games of a season. Additionally, he became the inaugural Englishman to achieve 18 goals in a single Bundesliga season.

Harry Kane is back on the scoresheet for Bayern!

🇩🇪 First player in Bundesliga history to score 18 goals in the first 12 matchdays of a season

🇩🇪 First Englishman to score 18 goals in a single Bundesliga campaign#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/zT2IHA0HoO

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 24, 2023

Kane’s exceptional performance has been nothing short of remarkable since his transition from Tottenham to Bayern in the summer. In just 12 games, he notched 18 goals and added four more in four Champions League appearances.

This outstanding form has propelled Bayern to the top of the league, though they are only expected to widen the gap to four points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who are scheduled to face Werder Bremen over the weekend.

Maintaining a prolific goal-scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game, Kane is on course to achieve a remarkable 51 goals in the Bundesliga this season. He has already surpassed the previous season’s Golden Boot winner.

As the English international consistently finds the back of the net, it seems likely that Kane will continue to shatter records. Bayern’s upcoming challenge in the Champions League sees them facing Copenhagen midweek.

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On Friday, Bayern Munich finalized the free transfer of full-back Raphael Guerreiro from Borussia Dortmund.

The 29-year-old defender has decided to join the Bundesliga winners on a three-year contract after a seven-year stint with Borussia Dortmund.

A statement from the club read: FC Bayern have completed the signing of Raphaël Guerreiro. The Portugal international moves to the German record champions on a free transfer after leaving Borussia Dortmund. The versatile 29-year-old, who normally occupies the left flank, has put pen to paper on a contract until 30 June 2026.”

Welcome to FC Bayern, Rapha! 😁👍#ServusRapha pic.twitter.com/p8x9BZ9FEL

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) June 23, 2023

The Portuguese defender is set to reunite with Thomas Tuchel in Munich after six years. He had spent the 2016-17 season under the German coach’s tutelage at Dortmund.

After signing for Bayern, Guerreiro said, “When the call came from FC Bayern, I made my decision fast. It’s an honour for me to be able to play for this great club, and I also regard Thomas Tuchel highly from our time together at Dortmund. I’m a player who always wants the ball – it’s about controlling the game and I want to create chances. I’ll give my all so that we win as many titles as possible. That’s the philosophy of FC Bayern.”

More players are anticipated to join the German powerhouses this summer. Kyle Walker of Manchester City and Kim Min-Jae of Napoli have both been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena.

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Following an eight-year run with Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, where he scored 344 goals in 375 games in all competitions and won the UEFA Champions League, Lewandowski joined Barça in the summer 2022 transfer window.

The Polish forward has maintained his excellent goal-scoring record at Barça, scoring 23 La Liga goals in his first Camp Nou season to help the team win its first league title in four years.

When asked about his future plans by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski revealed that he would retire soon and that he may stay with Barcelona until he decides to hang up his boots.

“My retirement? It’s close. It is very possible that I will finish my career in Barcelona, where I and my family feel very comfortable. I felt I scored five or six goals less because I had to do other things. My role was important not only on the pitch but also off it, I had to fit in a new role,” he said.

“Only after my contract ends, I will start asking myself if I want to keep playing.”

Lewandowski is one of many well-known athletes who have recently been mentioned in connection with a high-profile transfer to the Saudi Pro League. Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and N’Golo Kante all relocated to the Middle East, while Lionel Messi declined an offer from Al Hilal for more than €400 million per season in favor of playing in the MLS.

When asked about links to Saudi Arabian clubs, Lewandowski stated he had ‘other priorities’.

“Today I am happy in Barcelona. I feel like I’m at a club that suits me. So I want to fulfil my contract there,” he added.

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After Borussia Dortmund failed to win the Bundesliga title, Jude Bellingham got the Bundesliga Player of the Year award as a consolation medal.

Borussia Dortmund only achieved a 2-2 draw against Mainz on the last matchday, blowing a two-point advantage and handing Bayern Munich the league title. Bellingham managed to win the Bundesliga Player of the Year Award, which made up for the disappointment of missing out on the championship on the last day.

The 2022/23 Bundesliga Player of the Season, @BellinghamJude! 🖤💛#Bundesliga | #POTS pic.twitter.com/X0RdlnyCTz

— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) May 29, 2023

The English international had a successful season with the German team, tallying 14 goals and seven assists over 42 games. The 19-year-old, who had a summer transfer to Real Madrid rumored, reportedly said his colleagues farewell a day after the Bundesliga title battle ended.

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are thought to have already reached an agreement for £108 million ($133 million), with £87 million ($107.4 million) in guaranteed money and a further £21 million ($26 million) in performance-based add-ons. He will shortly be introduced as a player for Los Blancos.

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