Harry has made a decision

Harry Kane continues to dominate headlines in Germany and beyond. The Bayern Munich striker has started the season in blistering form, registering eleven goal involvements in just four Bundesliga matchdays, while also delivering braces in both the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League.

With Jamal Musiala sidelined, Kane has not only been the clinical finisher Bayern hoped for but has also stepped into the role of playmaker, linking up play and orchestrating attacks.

His performances have inevitably sparked discussion about his future, particularly after his former club Tottenham Hotspur hinted this week that the door remains open for a possible return to North London. At Bayern’s pre-match press conference, coach Vincent Kompany was quick to shut down the speculation. "Harry is in an excellent period," Kompany insisted. "The last thing I want is therefore to open the door to other discussions."

Sporting director Max Eberl also weighed in, stressing the maturity and development Kane has shown, both on and off the pitch. Now 32 years old, the England captain has evolved into more than just a goalscorer. "Harry has gone through an impressive development, also as a personality," Eberl said. "Release clause or not, Kane makes his own decisions. But one thing is clear: he wants to win and achieve titles, and he can do that with us. Our wish is to be very successful with Harry."

For Kompany, Kane’s progress is not just about statistics but also about how he has adapted his style of play. The coach, who once faced Kane as a defender in the Premier League, reflected on the transformation he has witnessed. "Those are two different players, the way I judged him back then and how I see him today," Kompany explained. "I think Harry has made a decision to further open up his game. That allows him at times to escape the attention of defenders and still score. I like to have him in a position where he can score goals, but at the moment it’s working very well."

Kane’s ability to drop deeper, create space for teammates, and then reappear in dangerous positions has made him almost impossible to mark. In the Bundesliga, he has quickly established himself as not only Bayern’s leading striker but also as a complete forward who elevates those around him. His combination with Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry has already produced some of the most fluid attacking football in the league this season.

Beyond the focus on Kane, Bayern also have squad considerations ahead of Friday night’s clash with Werder Bremen. Min-Jae Kim, who was substituted with calf problems in the 4-1 win at Hoffenheim, remains a question mark but could return if he passes the final training session on Thursday. "If everything goes well, he will be available," Kompany confirmed. Jonas Urbig, however, is ruled out with a muscle fiber tear in the adductor area. His absence leaves Sven Ulreich stepping in as the back-up goalkeeper behind Manuel Neuer.

Bayern’s opponents, Werder Bremen, are not being underestimated. Kompany has studied the changes under coach Horst Steffen, who has already begun implementing the same attacking style he successfully used at SV Elversberg. "They try to be dominant in their football," Kompany observed. "They want to play, not just defend, and that always makes them a dangerous opponent."

Still, Bayern enter the match full of confidence, riding a wave of strong performances across competitions. "We are currently in a good phase, we have earned it," Kompany said, emphasizing the team’s belief and momentum. With Kane in unstoppable form, Musiala expected back soon, and the squad gradually finding balance, Bayern look determined to set the tone for the next stretch of fixtures.

The match against Bremen not only offers a chance to extend their domestic run but also serves as another stage for Harry Kane to underline his status as the face of this Bayern side. Having silenced any early doubts about adapting to German football, Kane now appears focused on one thing: turning his prolific start into the kind of silverware Bayern expects every season.