Bayern Munich star Renato Sanches admits he wants to leave the Bundesliga giants this summer
RENATO SANCHES has admitted he wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
The Portuguese star, 21, joined the club in a £30million deal immediately after his Euro 2016 heroics but has failed to make an impact at the club.
In that time, Sanches was even shipped off on loan to Swansea where he struggled to find his feet.
The 17-cap Portugal international has made just 16 appearances for Bayern in the league this season – mostly off the bench.
And Sanches told Bild: “Everyone knows I want to play more. Five minutes is not enough!
“To play is what I love. I do my best in every training session. The coach knows that, my team-mates too.
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“I always have to be ready. I’ll do my best for those five minutes.
“I have the self-confidence. And I’m playing well if I get the chance.”
When asked if he wanted to leave Bayern, Sanches said: “I think so. Whether a loan or a sale is better, we will see.”
Despite his struggles in Germany and England, Sanches is adamant time is on his side as he looks to get his career back on track.
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He added: “It’s tough right now. But I still have 15 years left of my career. The future can be good.
“I do not know yet [what’s next]. We will see what is best for me. I just want to play.”
Sanches’ contract at Bayern still has two years to run – but the club could cash-in this summer after the midfielder’s desperate plea.