Bayern Munich signs Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV

German soccer champion Bayern Munich has signed Moroccan international Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven, the club announced on Wednesday, July 1. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract through June 2031.

The transfer fee is reported to be around 55 million euros, or approximately 63 million dollars. Saibari is currently representing Morocco at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada and will join Bayern after the tournament concludes.

In a statement released by the club, Saibari expressed his excitement about the move, saying that as a child, you dream of signing a contract with a club like Bayern, which everyone knows is one of the world's biggest clubs. He added that he wants to win as many trophies as possible with a team that competes for the Champions League every year.

Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund highlighted Saibari's versatility, intensity, bravery, and goal threat as key attributes that will benefit the squad. The signing is seen as a move to add depth and quality to a Bayern attack that already features players like Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, and Jamal Musiala.