Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Ismael Saibari.
The Moroccan international is set to sign a five-year contract in Munich and will cost Bayern Munich up to €55 million, with the fixed fee of €50 million likely to increase through bonuses.
Vincent Kompany's Bayern were searching for a reinforcement on the left wing after the transfer of Anthony Gordon fell through. The club's management quickly shifted its focus to Saibari after the Spanish-born midfielder played an excellent campaign with PSV, who won the league by a record 19-point margin.
Saibari was named Eredivisie Player of the Season after scoring 15 goals and providing 8 assists in 27 games.
Ismael Saibari joined PSV from KRC Genk's youth academy in 2020 and made his senior debut in November 2020, when he replaced Mario Gotze against ADO Den Haag. In 142 appearances across all competitions, Saibari scored 42 goals and provided 28 assists.
Saibari is the first PSV player to join Bayern directly from the reigning Eredivisie champions. Arjen Robben, Mark van Bommel, and, more recently, Mario Gotze, Malik Tillman, and Ivan Perisic have played for both teams, but no PSV player has ever moved directly to the German record champions.
The 25-year-old midfielder announced himself on the global stage with a superb goal against Brazil in Morocco's opening Group C match, helping the Atlas Lions earn an impressive 1-1 draw against one of the tournament favorites. That performance reinforced Bayern's belief that they were signing a player ready for the next level.
One of Saibari's greatest strengths is his versatility. Although naturally an attacking midfielder, he is capable of operating as a No. 10, central midfielder, second striker, false nine, or wide attacker.
The Moroccan combines physicality with technical excellence, possesses strong ball-carrying ability, and contributes goals from midfield.
Bayern believe he can provide additional creativity behind Harry Kane while also offering valuable depth across several attacking positions.
Because Saibari is currently in the United States with Morocco's World Cup squad, Bayern have arranged for the player's medical examination to take place there. Club medical staff are reportedly already on standby to complete the process before the transfer is formally announced.
The player is expected to sign a long-term contract running until 2031, underlining Bayern's confidence in his ability to become a key part of the club's future.
