Rafael van der Vaart
September 2025

Van der Vaart criticised Leroy Sane for “throwing his career away” by joining Galatasaray instead of staying at Bayern. He contrasted this with Bayern’s €75m move for Luis Diaz, praising the Colombian for his work ethic and instant impact. Sane, who played 220 games for Bayern, opted for Turkey’s passionate atmosphere but faces criticism for not fulfilling potential. Meanwhile, Diaz’s three goals and two assists in four matches have eased fears and strengthened Bayern’s Champions League ambitions under Kompany.