Renato Sanches nearly joined Manchester United before the EurosEPARenato Sanches was named the Young Player of the Tournament at Euro 2016Getty Images
The 19-year-old went on to star for his country as Portugal were crowned Euro 2016 champions and Rummenigge said United’s lack of manager meant Bayern were able to complete the transfer.
“But I heard, one day before our game against Atletico that the transfer wasn’t closed due to United not having a coach.
“We acted immediately. We invited Benfica’s president and the player’s agent to Madrid. The environment after the game wasn’t good, but we agreed the transfer that night and closed the deal with a handshake.”
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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Bayern swooped very quickly to sign Renato SanchesGetty ImagesJose Mourinho had yet to be appointed United manager whilst talks with Sanches were ongoingGetty Images
Sanches scored a beauty against Poland to equalise in the Euro quarter-finals and Rummenigge revealed how he received a text from the player’s agent shortly afterwards.
He added: “The agent sent me a message after Renato’s goal against Poland in the quarters saying: ‘You can be very happy for making that deal so early.'”
If the midfielder had signed for United, then Jose Mourinho’s transfer dealing could have ended differently.
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