Ismael Saibari Bayern Munich Transfer 55 Million PSV Record Sale

In 2020, PSV Eindhoven had bet €200,000 on Ismael Saibari. At the time, the young Moroccan arrived from KRC Genk with obvious potential, but still much to prove. Six years later, the same player is heading to Bayern Munich for an estimated amount between €50 and €55 million, bonuses included. For the Dutch club, the operation looks like a masterstroke.

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Saibari did not, however, explode overnight. At Eindhoven, he had to go through a long learning phase, notably with Jong PSV, before gradually establishing himself in the first team. Under Ruud van Nistelrooij, and especially under Peter Bosz, the Moroccan attacking midfielder gained in power, consistency and influence. Raw talent became a complete player, capable of making an impact in major matches.

PSV is reaping the fruits of this patience today. With Saibari, the club achieves a record sale, ahead of the already significant amounts obtained in the past for its best players. KRC Genk, his former club, should also benefit from the operation thanks to a 10% resale clause. A detail that reminds us how much Saibari’s career was built in stages, far from overly rapid trajectories.

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This transfer comes at a time when the Moroccan international is also shining with the Lions of the Atlas at the World Cup. Decisive against the Netherlands during the penalty shootout, Saibari changed status in a matter of days: Moroccan hero, PSV record sale, new Bayern player. The €200,000 gamble became a deal worth several tens of millions.