Moroccan Coach Sees Transfer of Ismael Saibari to Bayern Munich Coming Soon
June 19, 2026 · Global
Ismael Saibari will soon join Bayern Munich, the Moroccan coach is proud of his players while focusing on the match against Scotland in the World Cup.
Ismael Saibari is expected to officially join FC Bayern Munich soon. The coach of the Moroccan national team, Mohamed Ouahbi, is not worried about possible disruptions during the World Cup. Between Brazil and Scotland, Ismael Saibari, at least in his mind, is also thinking about Bayern Munich. Perhaps even more than a thought, considering the 25-year-old was not present at the Moroccan national team's training session on Tuesday. Instead, he reportedly underwent a medical in New Jersey for Bayern. Will this be a distraction before the crucial group game against Scotland which takes place on Saturday evening (0:00, LIVE! in kicker)? "We are very proud when Moroccan players can play at big clubs like Bayern Munich," said Ouahbi, who dismissed the concerns. "The player is very calm and focused on playing for Morocco." Ouahbi also praised Bayern for not being too aggressive in communications so far. "We certainly can't control the time, but as of now, there is nothing official," he added. However, the agreement between FCB and the players has been in place for quite a long time. Talks with PSV Eindhoven are also in the final stages, with a basic agreement on the terms of the transfer having been reached. The official announcement regarding this transfer is only a matter of time. This may be another advantage for Morocco: Ouahbi, who is from Belgium, revealed that he knows his compatriot Vincent Kompany, who is Bayern coach, well. "I think he understands that the priority now is with Morocco. However, we would be very proud. We want the best Moroccan players to play at the best clubs." Saibari is definitely one of the best players of the current African champions. In the opening match of the World Cup against Brazil (1-1), he scored a goal that gave his team a temporary lead. Last season, he scored 15 goals in 27 league games for PSV as well as three goals in the Champions League in seven appearances. Therefore, of course, Scotland, as Morocco's next opponent, must be alert. "He's fast, strong," warned coach Steve Clarke. "And he has shown against Brazil that he knows how to take advantage of opportunities." Bundesliga coaches will also be paying close attention during Morocco's upcoming World Cup matches.