Leroy Sané has reportedly decided against extending his contract with Bayern Munich beyond this summer, having turned down a new offer from the Bundesliga champions. According to reports from Sky Germany and Bild, the proposed deal from Bayern was not an enhancement in salary but rather a rearrangement of the payment structure. The initial offer included a salary of €10 million plus €5 million in bonuses, which was later revised to a fixed €12 million with an additional €3.5 million available through bonuses. This revised offer did not satisfy Sané’s expectations, prompting him to consider other options.
Currently, it appears that Sané is on the verge of joining Turkish league champions Galatasaray. Bild mentions that the 29-year-old will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup, which is set to commence shortly. Additionally, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has conveyed that Galatasaray is ‘optimistic and confident’ about finalizing a deal for the German international as negotiations are already in progress.
Sané, who has also received interest from Al-Hilal, showcased a solid performance last season with 11 goals and five assists in 30 Bundesliga matches, marking his most productive season to date in Germany’s top flight.
This development highlights an evolving landscape for players in European football, with top talent like Sané exploring new opportunities as negotiations unfold. Such moves can inspire clubs to rethink their approaches to player contracts and salary structures in a competitive atmosphere where player satisfaction is paramount.