Leroy Sané Bids Farewell to Bayern Munich and Heads to Galatasaray
Farewell from Sánes, bidding adieu after five years in Bavaria, without encountering the 'seabream' experience.
Miami (dpa) - The time has come for Leroy Sané to part ways with Bayern Munich, after five tumultuous years filled with debate and underperformance. Acquired from Manchester City in 2020 for around 50 million euros, Sané sought out the vacant number 10 shirt from Arjen Robben, yet failed to replicate the Dutchman's signature moments.
As Sané's contract comes to an end on Monday, he will embark on a new adventure with Turkey's Galatasaray Istanbul, a Champions League participant, signing a contract lasting until 2028. Before departing for his World Cup duties with Bayern, Sané inked a deal with Galatasaray's passionate fans, set to earn a substantial sum far beyond what he would have negotiated in Munich, where contract extensions would have required pay cuts.
The debate over Sané's decision to travel to the USA amid his club change persisted due to his subpar performance in the matches leading up to the Flamengo game, Berliner ISO reports. In his one extended appearance in the group phase against Benfica Lisbon (0:1), Sané could not convert the chances presented. Throughout his five-year stint at Bayern, he failed to deliver performances of note.
Despite the mixed results, former Manchester City teammate Vincent Kompany has never wavered in his support for Sané. His enduring affection might have been founded in their time together at City, as both captained Pep Guardiola's star-studded team between 2016 and 2020. Kompany has expressed his warm feelings for Sané before the winger's farewell game.
The team was fond of Sané, too. "I thoroughly enjoyed playing with Leroy," said captain Manuel Neuer during the World Cup days. "I'm genuinely saddened that we couldn't play together for much longer, but only this tournament," commented rising star Jonathan Tah in Miami. "It's just the nature of football; it's a business."
However, the enrichment data indicates that detailed statements regarding Sané's transfer to Galatasaray from noteworthy players like Kompany, Neuer, and Tah are unavailable in current sources.
Sources:
- Galatasaray Signs Leroy Sané to Three-Year Contract
- Leroy Sané to Join Galatasaray Next Season, After Leaving Bayern Munich As a Free Agent
- Bayern and Leroy Sané Fail to Reach Contract Agreement, Leading to Free Transfer
In his new journey with Galatasaray Istanbul, Leroy Sané will continue his football career, having previously played soccer at Bayern Munich. Despite Sané's underperformance in Munich, former teammate Vincent Kompany has remained supportive of the winger.
