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Leroy Sané Makes Impressive Debut for Galatasaray Istanbul
Leroy Sané, the German national player, has made a strong and promising start to his career at Galatasaray Istanbul since his debut in late July 2025. The winger, who joined the Turkish club for €32 million, has quickly become a key player for the team, delivering an exciting and impressive performance.
Sané's debut came during a friendly match against Racing Strasbourg, where he entered as a substitute and immediately energized the fans with his dynamic play. Despite a short acclimatization period, Sané's positive impact was evident, earning him enthusiastic cheers from the stands.
The start of the 2025/26 Süper Lig season saw Galatasaray win their opening match 3-0, with Sané as a central figure in the squad's setup. His arrival at the club has marked him as the second most valuable player in the Turkish Süper Lig, underscoring his importance to Galatasaray as they aim for a fourth consecutive league title.
Sané's impact off the field has also been significant. His arrival at Galatasaray broke records for live streaming views on YouTube for a football club, indicating huge fan interest and off-field impact.
Former Borussia Dortmund star Erdal Keser, who played over 100 games for the club in the 80s and spent eight years at Galatasaray, has expressed his thoughts about Sané's arrival at Galatasaray Istanbul. Keser warned Sané about the Turkish Super Lig, stating that sometimes rough and unorthodox football is played, and opponents may not move as expected. However, no direct evidence or reports suggest that Sané has been negatively influenced or hindered by such warnings. Instead, the available information suggests Sané is adapting well to his new surroundings and contributing positively to Galatasaray's ambitions.
On Friday, Sané is set to make his debut for Galatasaray Istanbul, wearing the number ten jersey in the Turkish Super Lig against Gaziantep. The former FC Bayern player left the club in the summer after five years, and Keser believes that Sané, due to his experience at German record champions, will be able to handle tight spaces, but is curious to see how he will deal with "rustic defenders" who will be highly motivated against him.
In summary, Sané's performance after his debut has been strong and promising, with high expectations for him to lead Galatasaray in domestic and European competitions, undeterred by any negative external comments such as those from Erdal Keser.
- Leroy Sané's impressive performance in Turkish football has earned him a spot as the second most valuable player in the European-leagues' Turkish Süper Lig.
- With the upcoming match against Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig, Sané showcases his football skills honed from his tenure with German record champions, Bayern Munich.
- Given his debut and subsequent key contributions to Galatasaray, expectations are high for Sané to excel not only in the domestic league but also in European competitions.
