Galatasaray interested in signing Bayern Munich winger | OneFootball

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·4 January 2025

Galatasaray interested in signing Bayern Munich winger

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With Leroy Sané’s contract set to expire in six months, clubs have started showing interest in securing the winger on a free transfer in the summer. According to Turkish sports outlet Fotomac, Süper Lig side Galatasaray has reached out to Sané’s representatives to discuss a potential move.

This has been corroborated by SkySport’s Florian Plettenberg (via @iMiaSanMia), who also adds that while Galatasaray’s interest is real, a transfer is unlikely as Sané is determined to extend his contract with Bayern Munich.


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The German winger feels very comfortable in Munich and has ambitions to stay at the club for longer, however, he will face an uphill task to impress the Bayern bosses, who remain hesitant to offer him a contract renewal. The 28-year-old would likely need to have an extraordinary second half of the season to the change their minds.

Despite Sané having other priorities, the Turkish record champions will likely continue their pursuit of the player, as the chances of contract extension are meagre. Galatasaray have done business with Bayern recently, having sold them right-back Sacha Boey in January 2024.

Sané motivated to turn around his form in the Rückrunde

Leroy Sané’s tenure at Bayern Munich has been marred by inconsistency. Over the course of more than four years at Die Roten, the winger has struggled to deliver a sustained run of solid performances, often suffering dips in form or making costly mistakes in crucial matches. This has not gone unnoticed by the club’s decision-makers, who, for this reason, are reluctant to offer him a contract renewal.

Despite the uncertainty around his future, Sané remains focused on the present and is determined to stay at Bayern beyond the summer of 2025. He has registered 5 goals and 1 assist in 19 appearances so far this season. His form seemed to show a slight uptick towards the end of 2024, hinting at a potential turnaround. The 28-year-old, is, however, in a race against time, as he has only a few months to impress the club officials and earn himself a contract extension.

There remains a significant chance that a renewal may not materialize, and Sané could find himself seeking new suitors. In addition to Galatasaray, Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring the soon-to-be out of contract winger. Sané’s most successful years have come in England, and with no other viable options, he could find that returning to the Premier League might be the best move for his career.

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