Overview

• Leroy Sané joined Galatasaray on a free transfer after letting his Bayern Munich contract expire on July 1 and featured for 63 minutes in a 2-2 friendly draw against Lazio on August 2.
• At his official unveiling, Sané called supporters “the best fans in the world” and pledged to embrace the club’s European goals.
• His move anchors a recruitment drive that also saw Victor Osimhen signed permanently for over €70 million.
• Pasifik Holding and Rams Global are among Turkish construction firms contributing more than $10 million in sponsorships to fund Galatasaray’s spending spree.
• With substantial foreign-currency debt on its books, Galatasaray views a deep run in Europe as crucial for both its sporting prestige and financial stability.