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Leroy Sane has been capped 70 times by Germany 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. The Turkish club posted photos on their social media of Sane wearing a Galatasaray scarf on his arrival at Ataturk Airport, saying they have "started transfer talks" with the German. Over one million supporters tuned in to a live broadcast on Galatasaray's You Tube channel on Tuesday of a flight-tracker showing Sane's plane arriving in the city. Sane, who joined Bayern Munich on a five-year deal from Manchester City in 2020, is out of contract at the Allianz Arena at the end of June. Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step? Man City's Grealish and Chelsea quartet miss out on Club World Cup Liverpool set for Barcola swoop - Thursday's gossip The Bundesliga champions were keen on keeping the winger but Sane rejected the offer of a contract extension. Bayern had included Sane in their 29-man squad for the Club World Cup, which begins on 15 June. However, he is set to complete a deal with Galatasaray in the coming days, with the Athletic, external reporting he has verbally agreed a three-year deal with the Turkish club. Sane, who won six major trophies in four years with City, claimed three consecutive Bundesliga titles during his first three seasons at Bayern before a fourth last term. He scored 61 goals in 220 matches for Bayern, including 13 in 45 matches last season. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Mum thinks Bellingham can be repulsive but I see special boy - Tuchel Trivia-busting Rabada joins elite Lord's club of two Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Diane Morgan's heartfelt journey into her own past How a goalkeeper’s kick accidentally killed a seagull Cracked Actor: Alan Yentob introduces Bowie's legendary film Actor Timothy Spall chooses his Tracks Of My Years Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Saunas, cuddly toys and new bonds - inside the Lions' Algarve den Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final. Video Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final Quiz - what are England's Euro U21 winners of 2023 up to now? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? One year to World Cup, are Tuchel's England regressing after Southgate era? Norris on 'doing it my way' and racing against Verstappen Data, downloads and detective work - chasing rugby's salary cheats Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video Mary Earps: Queen of Stops 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City signed 'genius' Cherki 'Opposite of Postecoglou' - what could Spurs expect from 'chef' Frank? What's going on with falling WSL attendances? 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle. Video The stunning football pitches hiding in the Arctic Circle Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player. Video Life as the Netball Super League's youngest player How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn What will Trump travel ban mean for sport? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.