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

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 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.

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

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.

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 understand the discussion to some extent, but it’s better to just wait and see,” Sané told Kicker.