Galatasaray looks to re-recruit Boey to bolster their pursuit in the Champions League
In a unexpected turn of events, Sacha Boey, the French defender, has decided to stay at Bayern Munich for the upcoming 2025-26 season, despite interest from his former club Galatasaray and several other clubs.
Galatasaray, aiming to bolster their squad, had expressed a keen interest in bringing Boey back. However, Boey is determined to fight for a place in Bayern's starting eleven and has the support of Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, who values Boey for squad depth and quality.
Reports suggest that Bayern Munich rejected a swap deal involving Boey, but negotiations on his transfer status appear to be ongoing or concluded in Bayern's favor. Other clubs, such as Fenerbahçe, have shown interest, but Boey's commitment remains with Bayern for now.
Boey, a 24-year-old defender, was signed by Galatasaray for 1.15 million euros ($1.34 million) in a previous spell that lasted from 2021 to 2024. During his time at Galatasaray, Boey made 83 appearances, scored four goals, and supplied five assists, helping the club win two Turkish Super Lig titles and a Turkish Cup.
The possible reunion of Boey with Galatasaray stirs mixed emotions among the club's supporters. His first spell with Galatasaray transformed him into one of Europe's most dynamic full-backs, but his time at Bayern has been plagued by injuries.
Boey has publicly stated that he feels "absolutely at home" in Munich and remains determined to prove himself in the Bundesliga. The next few weeks, including the Champions League group stage and a high-stakes derby against Fenerbahçe, could decide whether this story becomes a nostalgic homecoming or a missed opportunity.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray's pursuit of Boey comes after the exit of Polish international Przemyslaw Frankowski, who departed on Aug. 5, joining Stade Rennais on a 1-year loan with a 6 million euro purchase option. Frankowski's departure left Galatasaray short in a position critical to their pressing system.
Boey's familiarity with the Süper Lig, his on-field chemistry with stars like Mauro Icardi, and his tactical fit make him the clear priority for Galatasaray. Negotiations for Boey's return to Galatasaray intensified last week in a "flash meeting" between Galatasaray executives and Boey's representatives.
Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl confirmed in April that no official bid had been lodged for Boey at that time. Despite this, it appears that the saga of Sacha Boey's potential return to Galatasaray is far from over.
- Sacha Boey's play style and understanding with Galatasaray teammates like Mauro Icardi, combined with his familiarity with the Süper Lig, make him an appealing transfer target for Galatasaray in European leagues.
- The Champions League, scheduled for the upcoming season, could provide an opportunity for Bayern Munich's defender Sacha Boey to showcase his skills and fight for a place in the starting eleven, contrary to Galatasaray's attempts to bring him back.
- While Bayern Munich aims to keep Sacha Boey for the 2025-26 season, negotiations regarding his transfer status continue, with Galatasaray and other clubs such as Fenerbahçe still having interest in the talented French defender.
