Exclusive: Harry Kane’s Wife and Other Bayern Munich WAGs Stir Controversy Ahead of Upcoming Club World Cup

• Next month, Bayern Munich will head to the United States for the extended Club World Cup.
• The Bundesliga team will foot the bill for their players' families to come and spend a week with them.
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Bayern Munich might concentrate on securing victory Club World Cup This summer, however, beneath the surface, internal discontent is growing — and this isn’t related to what’s happening on the field.

Vincent Kompany ’s side reclaimed the Bundesliga The title has been secured for Bayer Leverkusen this season, and they will now redirect their attention towards the upcoming Club World Cup next month.

Bayern begin their post-season campaign in Cincinnati on June 15 against Auckland City, followed by Boca Juniors in Miami on June 21, and wrap up the group stage against Benfica in Charlotte on June 24.

Nonetheless, certain club personnel feel disheartened as they were informed that they will not be traveling with the team because of budget-reduction initiatives—although family members of the players are being airlifted at the club’s own expenditure.

In the most recent episode of BILD's podcast, Christian Falk and Tobias Altschäffl revealed growing discontent behind the scenes at the club.

Falk disclosed: "Invitations have been extended to the players' families."

Altschaffl commented, "During an entire week, families get to visit. After a demanding season filled with busy routines, it’s great for everyone to have their loved ones nearby."

Falk subsequently clarified: "It needs to be mentioned that some staff members were not pleased. With cost reductions happening all around, merely a select number of employees get to travel with their families."

It is reported that sporting director Max Eberl implemented cost-reduction strategies which involve cutting team expenditures by 20 percent.

Those impacted encompass mid-level managers, junior employees, and matchday stewards — numerous individuals who will be left behind as the team departs for the United States.

Included among those whose expenses are covered by Bayern is Harry Kane’s spouse, Katie Goodland, even though the forward allegedly takes home £400,000 each week.

Despite this, Bayern manager Kompany is aiming for victory at the Club World Cup this summer.

"I believe as we approach the tournament, the increasing excitement becomes more evident,"Kompany stated in March.

'It's been quite a special season anyway so far. You have the new format of the Champions League, and you have the next competition with the Club World Cup.

You know, I believe we're all members of a special group with Bayern Munich where each trophy counts, so when we reach America, securing another one will be our main focus.

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