The England captain has been in fine form for the German champions this season, with a staggering 22 goals in 15 games so far under manager Vincent Kompany, who is on his way to another title this season.
Kane ended his trophy drought last season and has established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe after a record number of goals in Bavaria. However, one former Bayern star does not believe he is a legend just yet.
Speaking in association with Leo Vegas DE, Basler revealed that Kane must win 3 more trophies if he wants to be remembered forever.
“Well, I do believe that he is a top player, and has been for years. But of course, it’s always difficult to achieve legendary status if you don't win any titles. Now he's won his first title with the German Championship (Bundesliga), which is also important, because when you think about it, it's actually unimaginable that Harry Kane would have ended his career without winning a single title.
“When you look at the goals and the mark he has set, it is, of course, already very high. I don't think it will be enough for a legend at FC Bayern in the end.
“For the simple reason that he might only be at FC Bayern for 2 to 4 years as a player. If he wins the Champions League, if he wins the Championship (Bundesliga) again, if he perhaps wins the DFB-Pokal (German Cup), yes, then we can talk about it again.”
Kane and Bayern are a perfect match and as the veteran striker cannot stop scoring, Bayern cannot stop winning trophies. He is likely to extend his contract before next summer and stay for the foreseeable. Basler, however, thinks it will take time to consider him as a legend.
“But for a legend, he still needs quite a few titles by 2029, when his contract will hopefully be extended soon. Then we'll see – we'll talk again in three years about whether it was enough to become a legend at FC Bayern.”