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Spurs In Pole Position To Sign Former Man City Star Leroy Sané On A FREE Transfer
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The latest Leroy Sané transfer news suggests the Bayern Munich winger could be heading to recent Europa League winners Tottenham on a FREE transfer.
Spurs Target Leroy Sané Transfer This Summer
Armed with the carrot of Champions League football in 2025/26, Tottenham have a lot more negotiation clout in the transfer market – despite finishing the Premier League in a lowly 17th place.
With the latest name being linked with the North London side a player well-known to the Premier League – Leroy Sané (29), who plied his trade at Manchester City between 2016 and 202o.
The German winger moved to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in 2020 in a €45m deal and this season featured in 45 games for them in all competitions – scoring 13.
🚨 Tottenham has been offered the possibility to sign Leroy Sane, who will become a free agent this summer. ⏳
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 27, 2025
When Does Leroy Sané’s Contract Expire?
Sané will be a free agent in June 2025 when his current deal with Bayern Munich expires.
Meaning a whole host of clubs around the world have been put on high alert – including Spurs.
A Leroy Sané transfer to Tottenham would be their first big g since winning the 2025 Europa League, when beating Manchester United 1-0.
The North London side will earn £15.7m just for qualifying for the Champions League and a lot more with wins and progression along the way. Giving them more power in the transfer market and the option to offer top-flight European football.
It’s reported that fellow Premier League London sides Chelsea and Arsenal have been linked with a Leroy Sané transfer, according to the player’s agent Pini Zahavi, who has been travelling to Munich to discuss any future moves.
While Turkish side Galatasaray have also been rumoured to have offered Sané a salary of £8.3m.
However, it’s believed the former City man is preferring a move back to the Premier League and won’t feature in the 2025-26 Bayern Munich leaked kit.
What Is Leroy Sané’s Salary at Bayern Munich? 💶
Leroy Sané’s salary at Bayern Munich is £8.3m and an additional £4.6m bonus – which equates to approx. £250,000 a week.
It’s also been suggested that with his contract running out in the summer the Bayern Munich owners, including sporting director Max Eberl, are not willing to increase his salary.
Which is why a possible Leroy Sané transfer looks on the cards in the coming weeks.
Leroy Sané Bayern Munich Stats and International Profile
- Age: 29
- Played (Bayern Munich): 220
- Goals (Bayern Munich): 61
- Assists (Bayern Munich): 55
- International Caps: 69
- International Goals: 14
When Was The Last Time Leroy Sané Was In The Premier League?
A potential Leroy Sané transfer back to the Premier League will be welcomed by many neutral football fans – with the winger no stranger to the English top-flight.
Sané was employed by Manchester City between 2016 and 2019 after a move from Schalke 04 for €52m.
During his time at City, Sané played 90 times in the Premier League and scored 25 goals, which gave the German a 27% goals-to-games strike-rate.
This period at Manchester City saw Leroy Sané win two league titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup and the Community Shield twice.
Leroy Sané Trophy Honours at Man City 🏆
- 2018/19 – Premier League
- 2019/20 – Premier League
- 2019 – FA Cup
- 2019 – EFL Cup
- 2020 – EFL Cup
- 2018/19 – Community Shield
- 2019/20 – Community Shield
Leroy Sané Transfer History ↔️
- 15th July 2020 – Man City to Bayern Munich (€49m)
- 2nd Aug 2016 – FC Schalke 04 to Man City (€52m)
- 1st July 2015 – Schalke 04 U19 to FC Schalke 04
- 1st July 2013 – Schalke 04 U17 to Schalke 04 U19
- 1st July 2011 – Leverkusen Youth to Schalke 04 U17 (Free)
- 1st July 2008 – Schalke 04 Youth to Leverkusen Youth (Free)
- 1st July 2005 – Wattensch. Youth to Schalke 04 Youth (Free)