Ismaël Saibari Joins Bayern Munich, Shines on Bundesliga Debut
Moroccan midfielder Ismaël Saibari has signed for Bayern Munich and delivered two assists on his debut, part of a record summer transfer window for several Atlas Lions after the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco international midfielder Ismaël Saibari has officially joined Bayern Munich from PSV Eindhoven on a contract running until 2031, moving to one of Europe's biggest clubs after a standout 2026 World Cup with the Atlas Lions.
An Immediate Impact in Bavaria
Saibari wasted no time making his mark: he directly contributed to Bayern Munich's 5-1 win over Stuttgart last July, providing two assists in just 30 minutes after coming on in his Bundesliga debut for the Bavarian club.
A Record Summer for Moroccan Players
The transfer comes amid an exceptional summer for Morocco's internationals, whose market values surged after their World Cup performances. WaFinkom had already reported on Neil El Aynaoui's loan move to Leipzig from Roma, as well as Ayyoub Bouaddi's previously announced move to Manchester City. Several other Atlas Lions are also on the move this summer:
| Player | Former club | New destination | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzedine Ounahi | Girona (Spain) | Panathinaikos (Greece) | Contract until 2030 |
| Zakaria El Ouahdi | Genk (Belgium) | Hamburger SV (Germany) | 8 goals and 5 assists last season in Belgium |
| Imran Louza | Watford (England) | Panathinaikos (Greece) | Contract until 2029, after 141 appearances for Watford |
| Adam Aznou | Everton (England) | Malaga (loan, Spain) | 20 years old, previously at Bayern Munich and Real Valladolid |
| Yassir Zabiri | - | Racing Santander (loan, Spain) | Scored a hat-trick in 21 minutes on his first start, against Elche |
| Souffian El Karouani | - | Benfica (Portugal) | - |
Why It Matters
This wave of simultaneous transfers reflects the rising market value of Moroccan players in Europe following their 2026 World Cup run, deepens the Atlas Lions' experience at clubs competing for major titles, and directly benefits the national team ahead of upcoming competitions.