Istanbul:Germany winger Leroy Sané posted an emotional farewell message to Bayern Munich followers on Thursday as he nears a transfer to Galatasaray on a free switch.
The Turkish league champion confirmed on social media late Wednesday that Sané arrived in Istanbul for negotiations.
“After 5 intense years right here in Munich, I’ve determined to start out a brand new chapter within the upcoming season,” Sané wrote on Instagram. “I’m extremely proud to have worn the jersey of one of the best and largest membership in Germany for over 200 matches and can at all times cherish the titles we’ve received collectively.”
Sané’s contract with Bayern expires on the finish of the month, although he has been included in Bayern’s squad for the Membership World Cup within the U.S.
Talks on a potential extension dragged on by means of the season with out a decision, at the same time as Bayern reached agreements on new contracts with teammates like Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich .
A five-year keep will finish at Bayern, which signed Sané in 2020 for a reported charge of slightly below 50 million euros (then $56.3 million) after a prolonged pursuit of the then-Manchester Metropolis participant.
Throughout his time in Munich, he is received the Bundesliga 4 instances, however has confronted criticism in current seasons for a perceived lack of consistency, particularly in European video games. Sané scored 13 instances in 45 video games throughout all competitions for Bayern this season however solely a type of targets got here within the Champions League.
