Morocco Forward Saibari Joins Bayern Munich From PSV
The Morocco forward scored 15 league goals last season and said coach Vincent Kompany helped persuade him to join Bayern.
- On Wednesday, German champions Bayern Munich signed Morocco forward Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven on a five-year contract. Media reports valued the transfer at up to $63 million.
- Board member Max Eberl said Bayern tracked Saibari well before his rise to prominence at this summer's World Cup, citing long-term planning as the key factor in securing the 25-year-old.
- During his time at PSV, the Morocco international netted 42 goals in 142 appearances, including 15 league goals last season to help secure a third consecutive Eredivisie title.
- Saibari cited Coach Vincent Kompany as pivotal in his decision, joining an attacking unit that already features Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala at the Bundesliga club.
- Following the World Cup, the forward will join Bayern Munich to prepare for the 2026-27 season opener on August 28, when the club hosts Stuttgart.
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Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for $63 million
MUNICH: Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros ($63 million).The 25-year-old Saibari signed a contract through June 2031 and will wear the No. 34 jersey at Bayern, the Bavarian powerhouse announced Wednesday.Saibari chose the number in tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed on the field during a friendly match between Ajax a…
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Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for reported $63 million
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros ($63 million).
Reigning German football champions Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday that they have signed Moroccan international striker Ismael Saibari from Dutch Premier League club PSV Eindhoven.
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