Renato Sanches, the 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder under contract until 2027, has just returned from a season on loan with an option to buy at Benfica Lisbon. It was another mixed season due to physical issues. We now await news of his future, with Panathinaikos recently being discussed. A Bola reports that the player is finally set to join Trabzonspor in a last-minute change. The media outlet is talking about a €9 million loan with no obligation to buy and a 40% salary cover.
“U-turn confirmed for Renato Sanches! Trabzonspor have pulled out all the stops to finalize the deal and have taken the lead in the race. The Turkish club are expected to cover 40% of his salary, around €2.5 million, and will also have a non-mandatory €9 million purchase option. The presence of Jorge Mendes in Trabzon has reportedly been crucial in accelerating the process.” — A BOLA
A risky bet from the very start, Renato Sanches never managed to convince at Paris Saint-Germain. Between physical fragility and a lack of influence on the pitch, his spell at the Parc des Princes epitomizes the kind of “squad depth” signings that ultimately weigh heavily on the wage bill. PSG have too often gambled on attractive profiles whose injury history and lack of consistency raised obvious questions: from Draxler to Wijnaldum, via Rafinha, the list is long.
The Sanches case is just the latest addition to this costly and disappointing trend. The issue is therefore not only the player himself, but also a sporting policy too often driven by market opportunities rather than a clear integration project. The fact that the club is now looking to offload him mainly illustrates its desire to move on from a strategy that has too often left behind failed bets and burdensome contracts.
