Bayern Munich has officially announced the much-anticipated signing of Ismael Saibari, currently one of the standout stars of the World Cup. The Moroccan international joins the Bavarian giants from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth 55 million euros. The forward has penned a five-year contract.
Last season, the 25-year-old Saibari delivered an impressive performance, featuring in 37 matches across all competitions, scoring 19 goals, and providing nine assists. In the Eredivisie alone, the winger netted 15 times. Earlier in the year, there were reports of Paris Saint-Germain also showing interest in his services.
At the current World Cup, he has already scored three goals in Morocco's three group stage matches. He then went on to convert the winning penalty in their triumph over the Netherlands in the Round of 16.