Leroy Sané exit a possibility at Galatasaray: he could leave in January
Galatasaray are reported to be ready to approve a January exit for Leroy Sané if a suitable offer arrives. There is no concrete offer yet for the German winger.
A striking transfer claim has emerged over Leroy Sané's future at Galatasaray. The German, who joined the squad on a free transfer from Bayern Munich at the start of last season, is reported to be a possible departure from the yellow-and-reds in the January transfer window. The 30-year-old winger, who was signed amid high expectations but has fallen short of them with his performances this season, has also lost his place in the starting line-up.
A January departure from Galatasaray for the German star is no longer considered out of the question. The yellow-and-reds are said to be prepared to approve a transfer if a suitable offer arrives that satisfies all parties. So far, however, no concrete official offer has been put on the table for the experienced player.
Sané's net salary of around 12 million euros a year is cited as the biggest obstacle to a possible exit. The German is under contract until June 2028, and the fact that he stands to earn around a further 18 million euros over the next year and a half, excluding the remainder of this season, could limit the number of potential suitors, particularly in Europe. Galatasaray faced similar cost obstacles in the past during the Wilfried Zaha and Hakim Ziyech sagas. Should Sané not be open to leaving, or fail to find an offer close to his current earnings, a parting of ways could become more difficult.
Sané, the second-highest earner in the squad behind Victor Osimhen, has slipped down the pecking order under head coach Okan Buruk. Behind Yunus Akgün and Barış Alper Yılmaz on the wings, the experienced player has started only 4 of the 11 league matches played. Having featured in 11 Süper Lig matches and 4 Champions League matches this season for a total of 567 minutes on the pitch, Sané has yet to contribute a goal or an assist. The German forward, who produced 7 goals and 9 assists in 43 matches last season, has been directly involved in 16 goals in a total of 58 official matches in the yellow-and-red shirt.