Barcelona sounded out Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane over potential move last summer

Barcelona sounded out Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane over potential move last summer Barcelona explored the possibility of signing 2026 Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane last summer as they searched for a new striker, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano . The Catalan club contacted the England international’s camp to understand the conditions of a potential deal after prioritising Julian Alvarez, whose departure from Atlético Madrid proved impossible to negotiate. The England captain, who beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d’Or , appreciated Barcelona’s interest, but his focus remained on Bayern Munich, where he has now agreed a new contract until 2029. Barcelona sounded out Harry Kane after Alvarez setback Barcelona’s search for a centre-forward led them to consider several alternatives last summer. With Robert Lewandowski having left the club upon the expiry of his contract and Ferran Torres sold to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million, strengthening the attack became a priority. Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Alvarez was Barcelona’s preferred target, but Atletico Madrid’s refusal to sell the Argentine forced the Catalan club to explore other possibilities. Kane emerged as one of the alternatives considered by the sporting department. Barcelona made preliminary enquiries to understand the striker’s situation and the conditions that would be required to bring him to the club. The enquiries did not develop into a transfer, with Kane remaining committed to his project in Germany. Harry Kane commits to Bayern Munich until 2029 Barcelona’s approach came at a potentially significant moment in Kane’s career. Last summer, the England captain was entering the final year of his Bayern Munich contract, which had been due to expire in 2027. Barcelona were interested in Kane last summer. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) That contractual situation made him an attractive option for clubs looking to sign an established goalscorer. However, the possibility of a move away from Munich always appeared difficult to realise. Kane was keen to remain at Bayern, and his latest contract agreement has now secured his future at the Allianz Arena until 2029. The new deal includes fixed gross wages of up to €25 million, reflecting both his importance to Bayern and the Bavarian giants’ desire to retain one of their leading figures. For Barcelona, Kane’s decision to renew effectively closes off an alternative they explored for the future. The club will have to pursue other options if they need to make further changes to their centre-forward position.