Bayern Munich and Ismael Saibari Reach Agreement, Await PSV Negotiations
In a significant development for both Bayern Munich and Moroccan footballer Ismael Saibari, reports indicate that an agreement on personal contract terms has been reached between the two parties. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has made a considerable impact in the Eredivisie, is keen on making the move to Munich. However, the deal is contingent upon negotiations with his current club, PSV Eindhoven, which remain unresolved. The primary sticking point in these discussions centers around the transfer fee that PSV seeks for Saibari.
Saibari has established himself as a pivotal player for PSV, contributing to their recent successes, including clinching their third consecutive league title. His remarkable performance earned him the title of Player of the Year in the Eredivisie and he was instrumental in Morocco's triumph at the African Cup of Nations in 2025. With his contract at PSV running until mid-2029, the club holds a strong negotiating position in this transfer saga.
According to Dutch newspaper "De Telegraaf," there is confidence that Saibari has essentially come to terms with Bayern, which is eager to finalize the transfer of the talented midfielder swiftly. This sentiment is echoed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared similar insights on social media platform X. From Saibari's perspective, the situation appears clear-cut. A source close to the player has reportedly stated, "The conditions set by the German club pose no issues for him. It makes sense, as Bayern is a club he is eager to join and can certainly meet his salary demands." For Saibari, the priority now lies in reaching an agreement between the two clubs.
Saibari is also set to represent Morocco in the upcoming World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His journey in Eindhoven began in the summer of 2020 when he transitioned from the KRC Genk U21 team to PSV's reserve squad. He successfully made his way into the professional team two years later, and has scored nine goals in 29 appearances for the Moroccan national team.
For PSV, the situation could potentially worsen. According to the report from "AD," Bayern Munich is also expressing interest in acquiring Sergiño Dest, a teammate of Saibari's. Dest, an American international, is being considered as a candidate for the right-back position. However, as of now, there have been no concrete discussions regarding this potential transfer.
As reported by express.de.
