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Leroy Sané Begins Training with Galatasaray in Istanbul

His free transfer deal runs through 2028, with planned appearances in friendlies versus RC Strasbourg then SS Lazio ahead of the Süper Lig opener.

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Sané im Juni bei seiner Ankunft in Istanbul
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Overview

  • He arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday after departing Bayern Munich and held his first closed-door session at Rams Park on Thursday night.
  • He could make his debut as soon as Saturday in a friendly against RC Strasbourg and is also slated to play SS Lazio on August 2.
  • Coach Orkan Buruk said the electric atmosphere in previous matches against Bayern was decisive in convincing Sané to join.
  • The 29-year-old winger signed on a free transfer after five seasons with Bayern Munich.
  • Sané aims to take a leading role in Galatasaray’s Champions League campaign and strengthen his case for Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.