It has been a summer of bold moves across Europe, but one of the most unexpected deals of the window could be unfolding quietly in Istanbul.
Galatasaray, fresh off their domestic triumph and preparing for another season in the UEFA Champions League, have made it clear that they are aiming higher this time.
Their ambition stretches beyond Turkey, and their latest move reflects that mindset perfectly.
While most clubs in their position might focus on younger or cheaper names, the Turkish giants are going after elite experience, someone with pedigree at the highest level of European football.
For several weeks, discussions have taken place in the background without any leaks or drama, just careful steps from both sides. Now, it seems the breakthrough has finally arrived.
According to Florian Plettenberg, one of Germany’s most reliable jounalists for football news, Galatasaray have reached a full verbal agreement with a major player from Bayern Munich.
Talks are currently in their final phase, with key details being negotiated in Istanbul.
There is confidence on all sides that this deal will be completed very soon, and remarkably, it will be a free transfer, a coup for the Turkish champions. The player in question is Leroy Sane.
The 29-year-old winger, who once dazzled in the Premier League with Manchester City before making his high-profile move to Bayern, now looks set for a fresh challenge.
His technical brilliance, explosive pace, and Champions League experience make him a marquee addition for any club and Galatasaray have pulled it off without paying a transfer fee.
If all goes to plan in the final stage of talks, Leroy Sane will soon be wearing the iconic yellow and red in front of a packed Rams Park.
The German international will have a 3-year contract and he will receive €15m per year net as his salary which is a very lucrative deal for the 29-year-old.
It is a move that signals intent not just for Galatasaray, but for Turkish football as a whole.
🚨🟡🔴 BREAKING | Leroy #Sané has now reached a full verbal agreement with Galatasaray!
The final details are being negotiated in Istanbul now. The free transfer is close.@SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/czWey1XVJV
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 11, 2025
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