Leroy Sané Nears Galatasaray Move as Free Agency Approaches

Leroy Sané, the 29-year-old German international winger, is on the verge of joining Turkish champions Galatasaray after reaching a full verbal agreement with the club. Sané, whose contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of June, will become a free agent on July 1, 2025, and is expected to sign a three-year deal that will keep him in Istanbul until June 2028.

The transfer marks the end of Sané’s five-year stint at Bayern Munich, where he scored 61 goals and provided 55 assists in 220 appearances across all competitions. Last season, he recorded his best Bundesliga campaign, netting 11 goals and delivering six assists in 30 matches. Despite Bayern Munich’s efforts to retain him—including an improved offer of €12 million per year plus bonuses—Sané opted to pursue a new challenge after rejecting the club’s latest contract proposal.

Galatasaray’s swift negotiations and promise of Champions League football were decisive factors in Sané’s decision, outpacing interest from Arsenal, Fenerbahçe, and Saudi Arabian clubs. Reports indicate the Turkish club will pay Sané close to €15 million per year, a figure that rival suitors, including Arsenal, were unwilling to match.

Sané is not expected to participate in Bayern’s upcoming FIFA Club World Cup campaign, signaling a clean break from the German champions. His signing is seen as a major coup for Galatasaray, who recently secured a domestic double and are looking to reinforce their squad for European competition.

Final talks and formalities are set to take place in Istanbul after the holidays, with Sané’s representatives already in the city to complete the process. The move is anticipated to be officially announced in the coming days, making Sané one of the most high-profile arrivals in Turkish football this summer.