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Renato Sanches from Benfica to Bayern Munich transfer

Benfica reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for the transfer, on a permanent basis, of Renato Sanches sports rights by 35 million EUR and others 45 million on objectives.

Benfica announced the Portuguese stock market regulator that has reached an agreement with the German club Bayern Munich for the transfer of midfielder Renato Sanches, age 18, for 35 million euros, and 45 million by objectives, ie, the total sum could reach 80 million euros, that would be the most expensive business from always envolving a Portuguese international player out of the portuguese national League to abroad. 

Renato Sanches had a contract with Benfica until 2021 and a termination clause of 80 million.

In his first season in the main team by the two-time champions, Renato Sanches has made a brilliant course and has already premiered by the Portuguese "A team", on 18 March this year, in a friendly match with Bulgaria.

Born on August 18th, 1997, Sanches began his career with the Musgueira Eagles, arriving Benfica in 2006. 
The debut in the main team succeeded on October 30 last year, facing the Tondela Fc, while the first game in League champions was on 25 November against the Astana.
 On 4 December, to Académica, he got his first Portuguese main Liga goal.

Coach Pep Guardiola that will guide next season the English Manchester City already praise the young awhen faced with Bayern Munich Benfica, in the Champions League quarter-finals: "I don't know how long Renato will play at Benfica. It is one of the best, by far, youngest players in Europe. Has a great personality. It is not easy for him, 18, playing in the main team. It has great future", said the Spanish coach.