Many were shocked when Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané opted to sign a lucrative deal with Galatasaray rather than extend his contract in Bavaria.

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.

Arsenal, Fenerbahce and Al Hilal were all of interest but the Germany international is set for a move to Turkey.

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is set to complete a free transfer to Turkish club Galatasaray. The 29-year-old arrived in Istanbul on Thursday ahead of signing a contract with the Super Lig champions.

Galatasaray have signed Germany winger Leroy Sane, who will join the club as a free agent on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of this month, Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray said on Thursday.

After lengthy negotiations, Leroy Sané ultimately turned down a contract extension offer from Bayern Munich and opted to join Galatasaray on a free transfer. Speaking at Bayern’s training camp in the United States ahead of the Club World Cup,

Leroy Sane is set to leave Bayern Munich and join Galatasaray, talkSPORT understands. The Germany international was previously reported to be a target for Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea, with his