Sané says goodbye during the Club World Cup
Leroy Sané is leaving FC Bayern Munich after the victory against Flamengo in the middle of the Club World Cup and is moving to Galatasaray. For him, it's a farewell to a "special team."
Leroy Sané's contract with FC Bayern Munich ends on June 30th. The 29-year-old made his final appearance for the record champions in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup on Sunday. Next season, Sané will play for Galatasaray Istanbul. The transfer had been official for some time, but the attacker's expiring contract allowed for some time. After the 4-2 win against Flamengo Rio de Janeiro, his teammates said their goodbyes.
Emotional farewells on the field in MiamiThere were many warm hugs on the pitch at the stadium in Miami. For example, there were those with captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a former Schalke player like Sané. "I'll miss him. Leroy is a great person," Neuer said. Unfortunately, he "had a bit of a mess on his shoe" during his scoring opportunities at the tournament in the USA.
Leon Goretzka, also a player with a Schalke past, expressed a similar sentiment: "I would have liked Leroy to score his goal at the end. It was five wonderful years with him." Coach Vincent Kompany also emphasized that he had "nothing but respect" for Sané, with whom he had played together at Manchester City.
Sané: Time "really enjoyed"Coach Vincent Kompany also used the attacker in three of his four remaining World Cup matches. "The tournament is a bit special because you can't finish it," Sané said in Miami. "I really enjoyed the two weeks because it's a special group, a unit. I was happy to be able to be on the pitch with the guys here." Sporting director Max Eberl said of Sané's half-season: "It made sense for him to be there. We're grateful he did that."
Transfer to Galatasaray IstanbulInitially, an extension with Munich was discussed, but then the 29-year-old moved to Turkey on a free transfer after changing agents. There, Sané can earn significantly more money at Galatasaray over the next three years than if he stayed in Munich. He would have to accept some compromises there. "We're parting on good terms," Sané assured the Bayern bosses.
Jamal Musiala is considered a hot contender for the vacant number 10 shirt: "I hope he gets it. The boy still has some big things ahead of him," said Sané about the 22-year-old Musiala, one of his best friends in the Munich team.
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Source: BR24Sport 30.06.2025 - 10:54 a.m.
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