Just a few weeks after terminating his contract with PSG, Renato Sanches could continue his career far away from Europe. Although the Portuguese midfielder initially wanted a new challenge on the continent, Corinthians are now reportedly in advanced talks to bring him to Brazil, with a second offer already submitted.
Where will Renato Sanches end up? The 29-year-old is free to join any club after terminating his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The agreement brought an end to a spell in Paris that never truly got off the ground. After another season out on loan, this time at Panathinaikos, no solution could be found during the summer transfer window, leading Sanches and PSG to end a contract that had been due to run until 2027.
Corinthians step up their pursuit of Renato Sanches
According to Foot Mercato, Sanches initially wanted to continue his career in Europe. Advanced talks took place with Getafe over a possible move to La Liga, but negotiations ultimately failed to produce an agreement. The Portuguese international had also reportedly rejected several financially attractive offers from Saudi Arabia and MLS during the summer because his priority was to remain in European football.
With no suitable European opportunity emerging, Sanches has now reportedly changed his plans. The midfielder is open to moving to South America, where several Brazilian clubs have expressed interest. Corinthians appear to be leading the race, with the São Paulo club reportedly submitting a second offer and talks between the parties now well advanced.
Brazilian football could give Sanches the opportunity to secure regular playing time and revive a career that has been repeatedly disrupted by injuries in recent years. Signed by PSG from Lille in 2022, he never managed to establish himself in the French capital. After several loan spells and the early termination of his contract, the former Benfica and Bayern Munich midfielder could now begin a new chapter of his career in Brazil at the age of 29.
