Ismael Saibari’s World Cup has now changed his club career as well.
The Moroccan international has been unveiled as a Bayern Munich player after completing his move from PSV Eindhoven, giving the German champions one of the standout names of the tournament.
At 25, Saibari arrives in Munich with momentum behind him. He has scored three goals for Morocco at the World Cup and has played a major role in their run to the knockout stage.
A World Cup rise ends in Munich
According to TV 2 Sport, Saibari has now been presented as Bayern Munich’s newest signing.
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The move comes after a strong season with PSV and an even stronger few weeks with Morocco.
Saibari has not needed long to make himself visible at this World Cup. His goals have given Morocco a cutting edge, while his movement and ability between the lines have made him one of the players to watch.
For Bayern, the timing is clear.
This is a player arriving not only with potential, but with proof that he can affect matches on a major stage.
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Bayern sees a different kind of attacker
Quoted by Bavarian Football Works, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl described Saibari as “one of the most exciting attacking players of this World Cup.”
Eberl also said the transfer was not made on impulse, but was the result of early planning from the club.
That detail matters.
World Cup transfers can sometimes look reactive, especially when a player suddenly breaks through in front of a global audience. Bayern, however, appear keen to present Saibari as someone they had already identified before the tournament accelerated his reputation.
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His profile also fits a clear need. Saibari can play as an attacking midfielder or wide attacker, giving Vincent Kompany another flexible option in the final third.
Number 34 and a contract until 2031
Reported by Cadena SER, Saibari has signed a contract with Bayern until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 34 shirt.
He leaves PSV as a proven Eredivisie player, having helped the Dutch club win three league titles. He now enters a club where domestic success is expected and Champions League performance is part of the job description.
Kompany helped make the difference
Saibari has made clear that Bayern’s project appealed to him.
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“Even as a kid, you dream of signing a contract with a club like FC Bayern, everyone knows it is one of the biggest clubs in the world,” he said.
He also pointed directly to the role of Bayern coach Vincent Kompany.
“Coach Vincent Kompany played a big role in my decision, I’m really looking forward to working with him,” Saibari said.
That connection could be important.
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Kompany knows Belgian and Dutch football well, and Saibari’s development has taken him through both systems. Born in Spain, shaped in Belgium and established in the Netherlands, he arrives in Germany with a varied football background and a growing international profile.
Morocco’s breakout name
Saibari’s move also underlines the wider story of Morocco’s World Cup.
The national team has again produced players capable of attracting attention from Europe’s biggest clubs. Saibari has been one of the clearest examples, turning strong club form into performances that travel beyond the Eredivisie.
Bayern will hope that this is not only a World Cup peak, but the start of a new level.
For Saibari, the challenge is just beginning.
He has earned the move with goals, timing and tournament presence. Now he must show that the same qualities can survive the pressure of the Allianz Arena.
