Grading the summer transfer window: Bayern Munich

James Rodriguez joined Bayern Munich from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal
James Rodriguez joined Bayern Munich from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal

Renato Sanches

Poland v Portugal - Quarter Final: UEFA Euro 2016
Renato Sanches

Much like Hercules, Renato Sanches has gone from hero to zero. Lauded as one of the most special talents in Europe back in 2016 that Bayern had beaten the big guns to, only to be shipped off on loan to Swansea just a year later.

The Portuguese international never really settled in Germany, struggling to get to pace with things and regularly being too over-zealous or wayward with his ball skills. He turned in some truly woeful displays that saw him benched before being frozen out of the squad altogether.

Carlo Ancelotti’s relationship with Paul Clement helped him go to Wales and it gives the chance for Sanches to grow again under the spotlight. Whether he’ll ever be of a Bayern quality remains to be seen but for a young footballer, a chance of scenery can do them the world of good.

Grade: 6/10

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