Renato Sanches ‘terminates’ PSG contract to become free agent | OneFootball

Renato Sanches has torn up his Paris Saint-Germain contract in the final hours of the window, leaving as a free agent. Record writes that the 29-year-old mutually ended his deal shortly before the deadline.

The midfielder joined from Lille in summer 2022 and won Ligue 1 in his first season, but persistent injuries stopped him from settling.

He became the fifth player to depart PSG on a free this summer as Luis Enrique reshapes his squad. The move trims another salary for the reigning European champions.

Sanches was no longer in Enrique’s plans and spent three straight seasons out on loan to find minutes. Across Roma, Benfica and Panathinaikos he totalled just 31 league appearances.

His departure comes amid a record €360 million raised by PSG in player sales. Notable exits this summer include Bradley Barcola to Liverpool, Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan and Ibrahim Mbaye to Aston Villa.

Enrique has pivoted to a fresh tactical approach, with Maghnes Akliouche, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts recruited to reinforce the group as the club target a third successive Champions League title.

Now unattached, Sanches can negotiate outside the window. A switch to Spain could be an immediate route back to the top flight, and Diario de Sevilla reports that Sevilla have shown interest in recent days.

Source: Goal.com

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