Galatasaray could part ways with Leroy Sané during the January transfer window if a suitable offer arrives, according to Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, as reported by Transfermarkt.
German media reported that the player has become the focus of criticism due to his performance at Galatasaray.
The 30-year-old winger joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich at the start of last season, signing a contract running until June 2028. However, after making 43 appearances with 7 goals and 9 assists last term, the German winger has struggled for form and lost his spot in manager Okan Buruk’s starting lineup.
He also won the Trendyol Süper Lig championship with Cimbom last season and has made a total of 58 official appearances for Galatasaray, contributing directly to 16 goals. Plettenberg noted that as of yet, there is no information indicating any concrete offer has been made for the German footballer.
Sané earns a net annual salary of 12 million euros (net salary + loyalty bonus), making him the squad’s second-highest earner behind Victor Osimhen, as reported by Transfermarkt. With a contract lasting another year and a half, he is due to collect roughly 18 million euros more excluding the remainder of the current campaign. His net annual salary includes a total of net salary and loyalty bonus.
That wage structure could limit potential suitors across Europe. Galatasaray faced similar financial hurdles during the departures of Wilfried Zaha, who moved to MLS, and Hakim Ziyech, who joined a club in the United Arab Emirates, according to Transfermarkt. If Sané does not wish to leave or fails to find an offer close to his current earnings, parting ways with the player may not be easy for Galatasaray.
This season, Sané has dropped behind Yunus Akgün and Barış Alper Yılmaz in the wide positions, starting only 4 of his 11 league appearances. Across 11 Süper Lig matches and 4 Champions League games totaling 567 minutes, he has yet to record a goal or an assist.
Sky Sport Germany reported that an exit depends entirely on a proposal satisfying both the club and the player. Fotomaç noted that his market value stands at 15 million euros according to Transfermarkt data, while beinsports.com.tr confirmed that a January departure is no longer out of the question if all parties find common ground.
His contract runs until June 30, 2028, giving him a remaining duration of one and a half years beyond the current campaign.
His current market value is assessed at 15 million euros.
He has played 15 matches totaling 567 minutes across the Süper Lig and Champions League without scoring a goal or providing an assist.
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