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Bayern Munich Confirms Sane Deal Is Close, Signs Young PSG Defender Kouassi

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is close to buying Germany forward Leroy Sané from Manchester City, the Bavarian club said on the same day it signed defender Tanguy Nianzou Kouassi from Paris Saint-Germain.

Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Wednesday that Bayern was “in very good talks” with City and Sané’s representatives. “Now we obviously all have to be patient,” he added.

City manager Pep Guardiola wished his player well.

“There are some little issues but it looks like he is going to Munich,” Guardiola said. “We wish him all the best and big thanks for our years together.