Transfer market
FC Bayern signs full-back Boey
The Frenchman Sacha Boey has signed with FC Bayern until the summer of 2028. photo
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FC Bayern is getting additional defensive personnel. Full-back Sacha Boey comes from Galatasaray Istanbul. The Frenchman gets a long-term contract.
The one plagued by injury problems FC Bayern is getting additional personnel for the decimated defense. The Munich team completed the transfer of French full-back Sacha Boey. The 23-year-old comes from Turkish champions Galatasaray Istanbul and signed a contract until June 30, 2028.
Galatasaray itself announced that the Munich team would pay 30 million euros plus a five million euro bonus. There is also proportional income from two friendly matches. Bayern did not provide any details about the transfer fee.
Boey was primarily used as a right-back in Turkey; after defender Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), he is the second winter signing for coach Thomas Tuchel and his team.
“An absolute crowd favorite at Galatasaray”
“Sacha Boey is a very fast and physically strong right-back who covers a lot of kilometers in every game and is not afraid of a tackle. He was an absolute crowd favorite at Galatasaray Istanbul, has developed very well over the years, has Champions League experience and has become Last season with Galatasaray Istanbul champions. He will increase our quality in defense,” said sporting director Christoph Freund, describing Boey’s advantages.
“It’s a dream come true for me: it’s an honor to be able to play for a global club like FC Bayern. I’m really looking forward to my new team and to playing with all these great players in the future,” said Boey Bayern officials were also able to observe this in the direct duels with Galatasaray in the recent Champions League group phase. “I’m an attacking defensive player – I’m just as comfortable taking part in the offense as I am in the defense.”
Tuchel has major personnel problems at Bayern, especially in defense. Dayot Upamecano and Konrad Laimer (both muscle injuries) as well as Joshua Kimmich (shoulder) were also missing from the 3-2 win against FC Augsburg on Saturday. Offensive player Kingsley Coman also injured his knee during the game.