Swansea City have confirmed the loan signing of youngster Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich.
Chelsea and Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the Portuguese midfielder, but Swansea have today announced the arrival of the former Benfica man.
“Swansea City have completed a season-long loan for Bayern Munich's Euro 2016 winner Renato Sanches,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
“Sanches has completed the necessary paperwork while away with Portugal, and will link up with his new team-mates upon his return from international duty.
“Swans boss Paul Clement worked with the 20-year-old midfielder during his six-month stint as assistant manager at the Alliana Arena last year before his switch to the Liberty.
“Sanches joined Bayern Munich last season from Benfica for £27.5million after impressing in Portugal’s successful Euro 2016 campaign, in which he was named best young player of the tournament and the recipient of the journalist-nominated Golden Boy award.
“He made 26 appearances for the German giants last season, helping them lift the Bundesliga title.
“His arrival further bolsters Clement’s options in midfield, which has been boosted by the recent signing of Sam Clucas from Hull City.”
