Overview

• Sané signed a three-year contract with Galatasaray that reportedly pays him €12 million net per season.
• He will remain at FC Bayern München through June 30 to compete in the Club World Cup before officially moving to Istanbul.
• Commentators have described the transfer as financially driven after Sané changed agents to secure a higher wage.
• Galatasaray’s pursuit of Sané highlights the club’s expanding budget and ambition to elevate its status in European football.
• Experts warn that Sané’s performances in Turkey will be pivotal for maintaining his place in Germany’s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.