Leroy Sané bids Bayern fans goodbye ahead of a likely move to Galatasaray

By: The Associated Press Posted: 2:16 AM CDT Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 Last Modified: 8:01 AM CDT Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025

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ISTANBUL (AP) — Germany winger Leroy Sané posted an emotional farewell message to Bayern Munich fans on Thursday as he nears a move to Galatasaray on a free transfer.

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ISTANBUL (AP) — Germany winger Leroy Sané posted an emotional farewell message to Bayern Munich fans on Thursday as he nears a move to Galatasaray on a free transfer.

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ISTANBUL (AP) — Germany winger Leroy Sané posted an emotional farewell message to Bayern Munich fans on Thursday as he nears a move to Galatasaray on a free transfer.

The Turkish league champion confirmed on social media late Wednesday that Sané arrived in Istanbul for negotiations.

“After 5 intense years here in Munich, I’ve decided to start a new chapter in the upcoming season,” Sané wrote on Instagram. “I’m incredibly proud to have worn the jersey of the best and biggest club in Germany for over 200 matches and will always cherish the titles we’ve won together.”

Germany's Leroy Sane tries to drive the ball past Portugal's Pedro Neto and Nuno Mendes, right, during the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Sané’s contract with Bayern expires at the end of the month, though he has been included in Bayern’s squad for the Club World Cup in the U.S.

Talks on a possible extension dragged on through the season without a resolution, even as Bayern reached agreements on new contracts with teammates like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.

A five-year stay will end at Bayern, which signed Sané in 2020 for a reported fee of just under 50 million euros (then $56.3 million) after a lengthy pursuit of the then-Manchester City player.

During his time in Munich, he’s won the Bundesliga four times, but has faced criticism in recent seasons for a perceived lack of consistency, especially in European games. Sané scored 13 times in 45 games across all competitions for Bayern this season but only one of those goals came in the Champions League.