The deal is confirmed by Bayern Munich CEO Karl Heinz-Rummenigge
The Euro 2016 winner will join Paul Clement's side
⚽ **TRANSFERS: English Premier League 2017/18** ⚽
Player: Renato Sanches
Age: 20 years
Position: Central Midfield
To: Swansea City
From: Bayern Munich
Signed on a season long loan worth £7.8 Million
Premier League side Swansea City have pulled one of the biggest loan deals of the summer. The club have agreed to sign young Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches on loan until the end of the season.
Current Swansea manager Paul Clement & Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti have previously worked together and that could be one of the main reasons for the players loan deal. Although, there isn't a permanent transfer clause included in his contract.
Sanches broke into the Benfica first team in 2015 as an 18 year old. He made 35 first team appearances in a single season, scoring 2 goals. These performances started gaining him reputation as the greatest young midfield prospect in Europe.
At this moment, major European clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, PSG & Liverpool were scouting the 18-year old but German giants Bayern Munich tabled a mammoth €35 Million fee to sign him.
Sanches' next triumphs came with the Portugal National Team winning Euro 2016. He made 6 appearances, scored one goal and was crowned best young player of the tournament.
Increased competition and lack of game time at Bayern limited Sanches to only 17 Bundesliga appearances. Once again, Premier League sides Manchester United & Liverpool began scouting him. Liverpool also inquired to bring him on loan but to no avail.
Swansea play with 3 man central midfield and Sanches will bring quality and energy to the box-to-box midfield role. With an expensive loan fee, Sanches' arrival will be vital for keeping Swansea in the top flight for another season. Sanches can also regain form and his lost confidence with his new club. All the best to him.
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