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

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.

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 and Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has explained his decision to join Galatasaray this summer over several other sides who were interested.

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 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.

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