FC Bayern Munich has finalized the transfer of midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for €55 million. The deal sets a new club-record sale for PSV and is one of the summer's most significant transfers in European football.
The 25-year-old Moroccan international signed a contract with Bayern running through the summer of 2031. Manager Vincent Kompany was instrumental in securing the move, with the agreement reached in mid-June and a medical conducted in the United States.
Saibari's stock rose sharply following his performances for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, co-hosted across North America, provided a global platform that accelerated interest from Europe's elite clubs, with Bayern moving decisively.
The transfer fee is a statement about the financial strength of the Eredivisie's top talent and Bayern's commitment to Saibari as a core player, not a rotational piece.