Sayonara, Sané! Galatasaray Steals the Show After Bayern Snub
Bayern Munich's Star Departure: Leroy Sané Leaves Without a Ready Successor
It's the end of a chapter in Bayern Munich as Leroy Sané bids farewell, leaving no stone unturned for a fresh start in Istanbul or London. Bayern's attempts to keep the 29-year-old ace go awry as he turns down their enticing offer, opting instead for the tantalizing call of Galatasaray or Arsenal. The Club World Cup in the US may as well be his swan song with Bayern.
National treasure Leroy Sané is all set to ditch his contract with Bayern Munich that expires on June 30. The offensive powerhouse, per Sky, has snubbed an improved offer from the German titans, making him a free agent as of July 1.
The top dogs of Istanbul, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe, are in a fierce brawl for the prized asset, with whispers of Arsenal trucking ahead in the love race. However, the latest tidings from expert Fabrizio Romano hint at a promising turn for the red-and-yellow faithful in Istanbul. Galatasaray is reportedly closing in on an agreement, with Sané's pen resting on the dotted line.
"Galatasaray is one step away from glory after extensive negotiations, with only Sané's signature required," declares Bild, echoed by Kicker on the matter. As of yet, no formal announcements have been made, leaving uncertainty lingering in the air. Bayern president Herbert Hainer had previously demanded a decision by the time Bayern heads to the Club World Cup in the US.
Sané Set to Light Up the Club World Cup Stage?
The Bayern crew jets off to the US this Tuesday, Sané in tow for the $20 billion Club World Cup extravaganza. Despite his contract expiring potentially after a quarterfinal, Sané remains on Bayern's roster for the large-scale tournament. Bayern is scheduled to face Auckland City on Sunday (6 pm, DAZN and live ticker at ntv.de).
Sané made the move to Munich in 2020 from Manchester City for a transfer fee of around €50 million. The 70-time national player is one of Bayern's top earners, but rumors suggest he's hesitant to accept a substantial salary reduction after rigorous negotiations.
Rumblings of Sané's successors are already making the rounds. Bayern allegedly has Spanish star Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, Rafa Leao from AC Milan, Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea, and Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on its radar. However, the transfer window for the Club World Cup has been shut tight since Tuesday evening.
- Bayern Munich
- Leroy Sané
- Galatasaray Istanbul
- Arsenal FC London
- Club World Cup 2025
[1] ntv.de[2] dbe/dpa[3] transfermarkt.com[4] Fabrizio Romano
In light of the uncertain future of Leroy Sané with Bayern Munich, discussions are heating up about his potential impact on the Club World Cup 2025. Despite Sané's contract expiring shortly after the tournament, he remains on Bayern's roster for the grand event. Meanwhile, while Bengaluru City awaits Bayern on Sunday, rumors persist that Sané is poised to sign with Galatasaray Istanbul, rather than Arsenal FC London, as the European Parliament assists the Commission in its efforts to determine the star's next destination.
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