Ismael Saibari focused on World Cup amid Bayern transfer reports
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi has confirmed that forward Ismael Saibari is concentrating on the World Cup, despite ongoing rumors regarding a transfer to Bayern Munich. Saibari scored in Morocco's opening match against Brazil, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Sources report that a deal with Bayern is close but not yet finalized. Ouahbi emphasizes Saibari's commitment to the national team ahead of their next match against Scotland. Bayern Munich will likely wait until after the World Cup to finalize any transfer.
- •Saibari scored Morocco's goal against Brazil in their World Cup opener.
- •Morocco's next match is against Scotland at the Gillette Stadium.
- •Reports indicate Bayern Munich has reached an agreement pending a medical.
- •Ouahbi expresses pride in Moroccan players achieving transfers to top clubs.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — "We will be very proud when it's done" – Morocco coach Ouahbi on Saibari’s imminent Bayern move
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Morocco's Saibari focused on World Cup not Bayern move, says coach
"Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists that star forward Ismael Saibari remains fully focused on the World Cup amid reports he is close to completing a big-money transfer to German champions Bayern Munich."We are really proud when Moroccan players are able to play for big clubs like Bayern Munich."
"According to reports, PSV forward Ismael Saibari is on the verge of completing a €55 million move to Bayern Munich, with the player having undergone a medical in the United States, where he's repres...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:25 AM"We will be very proud when it's done" – Morocco coach Ouahbi on Saibari’s imminent Bayern move
According to reports, PSV forward Ismael Saibari is on the verge of completing a €55 million move to Bayern Munich, with the player having undergone a medical in the United States, where he's repres...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:02 PMMorocco's Saibari focused on World Cup not Bayern move, says coach
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists that star forward Ismael Saibari remains fully focused on the World Cup amid reports he is close to completing a big-money transfer to German champions Bayern Munich."We are really proud when Moroccan players are able to play for big clubs like Bayern Munich."
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