FC Bayern Munich has completed the signing of Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for €55 million, finalizing one of the summer’s most closely watched transfers in European football. The deal sets a new club-record sale for PSV and ties the 25-year-old to Bayern through the summer of 2031.
What happened and why it matters
Saibari, born January 28, 2001, made his name as a versatile attacking midfielder capable of operating across the front line. His performances for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup accelerated what had already been building interest from Bayern’s recruitment team.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s manager, played a direct role in pushing the move through. The initial agreement was reached around June 15, 2026, with a medical conducted in the United States ahead of the transfer being finalized. Some reports have noted the deal includes potential add-ons beyond the base €55 million fee.
For PSV, this is unambiguously the biggest sale in the club’s history.
