Speaking on a YouTube livestream (via kicker) ahead of his move to Galatasaray, Leroy Sané revealed why he decided to move to Istanbul. Sané has decided not to renew his contract at Bayern Munich

Leroy Sane said farewell to Bayern Munich fans in a video posted on social media on Thursday, as the German winger moves closer to completing a switch to Turkish side Galatasaray.

Leroy Sane says he received ‘many offers’ to leave Bayern Munich, but decided to join Galatasaray due to ‘the size of the club’ and ‘how much interest they showed’ this summer. The 29-year-old forward touched down in Istanbul to great fanfare in the early hours of Thursday morning ahead of a proposed free transfer to the Turkish Super Lig giants.

Germany winger Leroy Sane has signed for Turkish club Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Turkish champions, with the club announcing he will earn a guaranteed £7.66m a year plus a loyalty bonus.

After joining Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, Leroy Sané has reflected on whether the move might affect his chances of making Germany’s World Cup squad next year.“I can

Leroy Sané landed in Istanbul just after midnight. His impending move to Galatasaray drew thousands of fans to the airport, even at that hour. His reception was akin to that of a head of state or a national hero.

Photo by Fabrizio Romano SNS It was reported that Bayern Munich's key striker Leroy Sane has confirmed his transfer to Galatasaray in the Turkiye League. European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said on his social networking service (SNS) on the 12th (Korea time) that `Sane will fly to Istanbul to conduct medical tests and sign contracts and leave Bavaria.