English football leagues have grown significantly stronger, attracting top talent globally, making competition with English clubs challenging. The Bundesliga is generally not immune to this trend, but Bayern Munich stands as a notable exception. Bayern successfully resisted offers for their best players and, remarkably, secured England national team captain Harry Kane, who subsequently won the Ballon d'Or. Kane recently extended his contract with Bayern until 2029.

Honorary president Uli Hoeneß lauded Kane, highlighting how Bayern now attracts players from England, reversing a past trend where players left Germany for the Premier League. Hoeneß quoted Kane, who expressed satisfaction with his family's safety and Germany's excellent healthcare system. While Bayern increasingly recruits from the Premier League, interest from English clubs in Bayern stars like Michael Olise continues, testing the club's appeal.