Bayern Munich sign €35m Manchester United target Renato Sanches - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
German champions Bayern Munich have stunned everyone after they announced the signing of Benfica’s highly talented youngster Renato Sanches on Tuesday.
DONE DEAL! 18-year-old Renato #Sanches will join from Benfica this summer. Welcome to #FCBayern! http://pic.twitter.com/r9Xu7vOZOA
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) May 10, 2016
The 18-year-old midfielder joins Bayern on a five year deal, with the transfer fee being quoted is around €35m, plus bonuses.
The news will come as a huge blow to Manchester United who were equally interested in signing the talented Portuguese. In fact, United were thought to be leading the race for his signature, and it seemed only a matter of time before the Red Devils would announce his signing officially. Thus, Bayern moving ahead of them and signing a deal within such a short time has come almost out of the blue.
It is really hard to fathom how Bayern managed to sign him ahead of United. If the widespread reports are to be believed, United scouts had watched him on a numerous occasion this season and were impressed with the youngster’s rapid progress.
Benfica say a further €45m in bonuses, making a total deal worth €80m.
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) May 10, 2016
Benfica were thought to be demanding a further €45m in bonuses, which would have taken the deal worth €80m. Although very few clubs in Europe would have agreed to meet such ridiculous demands, but it seems Benfica have sold him on a much lower transfer fee.
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