PSV confirms record transfer Saibari to Bayern Munich

PSV has confirmed the transfer of Ismael Saibari to Bayern Munich. The switch has been in the air for a while, but is now official. The people of Eindhoven speak of 'a record transfer'. Saibari has signed a five-season contract with Der Rekordmeister. PSV does not mention the exact amount, but it is approximately 55 million euros, including 5 million in bonuses. "It is a departure with mixed feelings," Saibari told the PSV club media. 'Bayern Munich is an incredibly beautiful club and I am really looking forward to pressing the accelerator there. At the same time, I will miss a lot of people within PSV.' 'Over the years, Eindhoven has come to feel like home. I have had an unforgettable time and great opportunities here. This club has given me the opportunities to develop into the person and footballer I am today. I would like to thank everyone involved - from employees to fans - from the bottom of my heart for the endless support. Despite my departure, you will definitely see me again.' “Ismael is a wonderful example of what can happen when talent, character and work ethic come together,” said director of football affairs Earnest Stewart. 'We have seen him grow from a promise to a decisive player at the highest level. His contribution to our successes has been enormous, but just as special is the way in which he has developed as a person.' 'It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who has become so decisive for PSV, but this step is fully in line with his ambitions and the path we have jointly mapped out. We are proud of Ismael and of the fact that PSV once again delivers a player to a club in the absolute world top. We wish him all the best in this next phase of his career.”