After weeks of contract wrangling: Sané's future decided
The chapter FC Bayern apparently has come to an end for Leroy Sané. As 'Sky' reporter Florian Plettenberg reports, the winger has also rejected the improved offer for a new contract in Munich. The club is said to have already been informed.
Bayern reporter Tobias Altschäffl from 'Bild' also confirmed the failed negotiations on X. The 29-year-old is instead on the verge of a transfer to Galatasaray.
Sané's contract with FC Bayern runs until June 30. Participation in the Club World Cup is also no longer planned.
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