Leroy Sane's Club Switch: From Bayern to Galatasaray, Then (Temporarily) Back to Bayern
Bayern Munich re-signs Leroy Sané for a possible four matches duration
Get ready, Galatasaray fans! The highly-anticipated arrival of Leroy Sane is upon us, but there's a twist - he's temporarily rejoining Bayern Munich for the Club World Cup in the US.
Fresh off inking a three-year deal with Galatasaray, Sane will first don the Bayern Munich jersey again. According to sports director Max Eberl in Orlando, the German national player will officially join the team on Friday and will be a part of Bayern's squad until the end of June, allowing him to compete in all three group stage matches and a potential round of 16 in the tournament.
"It's a bit of a weird situation for us all, but this tournament is new. He just wants to come and then he should come," Eberl said, "You just need guys who have energy, who want to. Leroy wanted to be part of this group, and it was clear for us - he should come."
With a guaranteed net salary of nine million euros per season and a net loyalty bonus of three million euros per season at Galatasaray, Sane's decision to join the Turkish club was indeed lucrative[1]. Despite Bayern's offer being less attractive, Sane's move was described as a legitimate life decision by Eberl[1].
In the meantime, Bayern Munich is on the hunt for a replacement for the winger. Spain's European champion Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao is a potential candidate, though Eberl remains tight-lipped about future signings[1].
What an intriguing twist in Leroy Sane's career! Despite the temporary return to Bayern Munich, his heart seems set on joining Galatasaray and making a significant impact in Turkey.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- tsi/sid/dpa
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Contract and Future at Galatasaray Istanbul
- Contract Details: Leroy Sane signed a three-year deal with Galatasaray Istanbul, effective from July 1, 2025, after completing a medical examination[1][2].
- Reasons for Joining: Sane chose Galatasaray for its atmosphere and fan passion. His guaranteed annual salary is 9 million euros net, with the possibility of increasing to 15 million euros through bonuses[2].
- Future Plans: Sane views this move as a new chapter in his career, where he aims to compete for a leadership role at Galatasaray. He also expressed his desire to play for Germany in the 2026 World Cup[1].
Background on Leaving Bayern Munich
- Breakdown in Contract Talks: Sane's decision to leave Bayern Munich was due to the breakdown in contract negotiations. His appointment of a new agent, Pini Zahavi, complicated the negotiations[1].
- No Regrets: Sane admitted that leaving Bayern Munich was difficult but is open to new challenges. He expressed no anger towards anyone involved in the negotiations[1].
Given that Sane will officially join Galatasaray on July 1, 2025, he will not be part of FC Bayern Munich's team for the Club World Cup 2025, should Bayern Munich participate.
The community policy at Galatasaray will undoubtedly welcome Leroy Sane with open arms as he prepares to join the club following a temporary return to Bayern Munich for the Club World Cup. Just as Sane's passion for sports drives him to play football at the highest level, his commitment to Galatasaray will be evident in his performance on the pitch.
