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Bayern Munich to sign PSV midfielder Saibari for €55m

Published 19 June 2026

Bayern Munich has finalized an agreement to sign Moroccan international Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven, securing the attacking midfielder in a deal reportedly worth around 55 million euros. The 25-year-old is expected to sign a contract with the German champions until June 2031, pending a medical examination.

The transfer, strongly supported by Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany, marks a significant early move for the club ahead of the 2026-27 season. Personal terms between Saibari and Bayern were agreed upon prior to the clubs reaching a full agreement. The player is scheduled to undergo his medical in the United States, where Morocco is currently participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an official announcement expected to follow.

Saibari arrives in Munich after a standout 2025-26 campaign with PSV, where he scored 19 goals and provided nine assists across 37 appearances in all competitions, helping his club win the Eredivisie title. His versatility, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, or winger, is seen as providing valuable tactical flexibility for Kompany's squad.

The midfielder's profile was further elevated on the global stage just...

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