Renato Sanches Discusses Failed PSG Move, Bayern Munich Struggles, More

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Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has opened up about his time at Bayern Munich and the failed transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. He said Bayern coach Niko Kovac urged him to stay, only to not give him adequate playing time.

Sanches sat down for an interview with L'Equipe (h/t AS) and said his move to Bayern didn't come too soon. According to him, none of his team-mates understood why he didn't get more chances:

"I was having dinner at a restaurant and my agent called to tell me: 'Tomorrow, you'll be flying out to Paris'. I told him that was fine with me, and went home to pack my suitcases.

"The following day I showed up at training and Niko Kovac turned to me and said:…