Overview

• Rafael van der Vaart said Sané “threw away his career” by leaving Bayern on a free transfer to Galatasaray this summer.
• The Dutch pundit called Luis Díaz “a fighter” and “already an upgrade” on Sané for Bayern’s attack.
• Díaz, signed from Liverpool for around €75 million, scored twice in his first two appearances for the German champions.
• Sané has registered one goal and one assist in his first four games for Galatasaray and has faced criticism for his finishing.
• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recently omitted Sané from a World Cup qualifying squad, saying the winger must stand out more and meet a contributions quota.